Bill Simpson
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Bill Simpson.
Favourite track: Symphony No 5 in C Minor (Opus 67) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Songs and poems by Robert Burns
Luxury: Sports equipment
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Woody Herman and His Orchestra
At the Woodchopper's Ball
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Tino Rossi
Le bateau des iles
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Jimmy Shand and His Band
De'il Amang the Tailors from Eightsome Reel
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Alexander Borodin
Strinq Quartet No. 2 in D major
Orchestra: Borodin Quartet
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Manos Hadjidakis
Never on Sunday
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Roses from the South Waltz
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Josef Krips
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The Galliards
Mingulay Boat Song
Book Choice
Songs and poems - Robert Burns
Luxury Choice
Sports equipment
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bill Simpson |
Broadcast
- Mon 30 May 196613:10Home Service
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