William Hartnell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor William Hartnell.
Favourite track: The Spring Song from A King in New York by Charlie Chaplin
Book: English Social History by G M Trevelyan
Luxury: Cigarettes
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Music Played
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Paul Robeson
Trees
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Alexander Borodin
Polovtsian Dances (from Prince Igor)
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Antal Doráti.![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'
Performer: Yehudi Menuhin. Performer: Hephzibah Menuhin.![]()
Albert Arlen
El Alamein Concerto
Performer: Peggy Cochrane. Performer: Jack Payne & His Orchestra.![]()
Louis Armstrong
Lawd, You Made the Night Too Long
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Performer: Benno Moiseiwitsch. Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Hugo Rignold.![]()
Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
Castaway's Favourite
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Charlie Chaplin
The Spring Song from A King in New York
Book Choice
English Social History - G M Trevelyan
Luxury Choice
Cigarettes
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | William Hartnell |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Aug 196513:10Home Service
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