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Roy Plomley's castaway is presenter Roy Castle.

Favourite track: Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven by St John's College Choir, Cambridge
Book: Sounds and Scores by Henry Mancini
Luxury: Piano

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Mon 2 Oct 196712:25
Home Service

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Music Played

  • The Band of the Grenadier Guards

    On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at

  • Perry Como

    This is All I Ask

  • Clifford Brown

    Cherokee

  • The George Shearing Quintet

    Dancing on the Ceiling

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • King's College Chapel Choir

      Praise my Soul the King of Heaven

  • Danny Kaye

    Mommy, Gimme a Drinka Water!

  • Wally Stott & His Orchestra & Chorus

    Silent Night, Holy Night

  • unknown

    God Save the Queen

    Music Arranger: Gordon Jacob.

  • Book Choice

    • Sounds and Scores - Henry Mancini

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestRoy Castle

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Sep 196713:10
    Home Service
  • Mon 2 Oct 196712:25
    Home Service

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