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Roy Plomley's castaway is dance band leader Jimmy Shand.

Favourite track: Welcome Christmas Morning by Jimmy Shand and his Band
Book: The Second World War by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Tin whistle

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New Year's Day 196613:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Eastman Wind Ensemble

    Old Comrades (March)

  • Robert Wilson

    Bonnie Strathyre

  • Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band

    Miss Elspeth Campbell

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Jimmy Shand and His Band

      Welcome Christmas Morning

  • Kenneth McKellar

    The Lark in the Clear Air

  • Franz Schubert

    Marche Militaire No. 1 in D major, D733

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Efrem Kurtz

  • Jimmy Shand and His Band

    The Duke of Atholls Reel

  • Paul Robeson

    Swanee River

  • Book Choice

    • The Second World War - Sir Winston Churchill

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tin whistle

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJimmy Shand

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  • New Year's Day 196613:10
    Home Service

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