Cyril Harmer
Roy Plomley's castaway is philatelist Cyril Harmer.
Favourite track: Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker Suite) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Book: The Second World War by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Centrally-heated sleeping bag
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Music Played
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Franz Lehár
Girls were made to love and kiss (from Paganini)
Soloist: Richard Tauber
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The Metropolitan Military Band
Sussex by the Sea
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Frank Crumit
Abdul Abulbul Amir
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Ron Goodwin
Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines
Ensemble: Central Band of the Royal Air Force.![]()
Leroy Van Dyke
The Auctioneer Song
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Andrew Tracey & Jeremy Taylor
The Lift Girls' Lament (from Wait a Minim!)
Artist: Paul Tracey & Jeanette James
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Omar Blondahl
Squid Jiggin' Ground
Castaway's Favourite
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Nutcracker Suite - Waltz of the flowers
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
Book Choice
The Second World War - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
Centrally-heated sleeping bag
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Cyril Harmer |
Broadcast
- Mon 4 Aug 196912:25BBC Radio 4
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