Colin Cowdrey
Roy Plomley's castaway is England cricket captain Colin Cowdrey.
Favourite track: Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven by Choirs of Westminster Abbey and HM Chapels Royal
Book: Copy of Wisden that records his first tour of Australia
Luxury: Box of rubber balls
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Music Played
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Julie Andrews
Do-Re-Mi (from The Sound of Music)
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Winston Churchill
We Shall Fight on the Beaches (speech, 4 June 1940)
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Arthur Sullivan
A policeman's lot (from The Pirates of Penzance)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
Nina & Frederik
Jamaica Farewell
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Tom Springfield
The Carnival Is Over
Ensemble: The Seekers.![]()
John Arlott & Richie Benaud
Cowdrey's 100 (Highlights of the 1950 Fifth Test Match, England v South Africa)
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Harry Secombe
We'll Keep a Welcome
Castaway's Favourite
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Choirs of Westminster Abbey and HM Chapels Royal
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Book Choice
Copy of Wisden that records his first tour of Australia
Luxury Choice
Box of rubber balls
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Cowdrey |
Broadcast
- Mon 10 Jun 196812:25Home Service
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