Harry Corbett
Roy Plomley's castaway is Harry Corbett, creator of the glove puppet Sooty..
Favourite track: There will Never Be Another You by Andre Previn and Rhythm Group
Book: The Best of Beachcomber
Luxury: Trumpet
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Andre Previn and Rhythm Group
There will Never Be Another You
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Henry Purcell
Nymphs and Shepherds (from The Libertine)
Choir: Manchester Schoolchildren's Choir Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Hamilton Harty
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Hugo Rignold
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Stanley Holloway
The Pobble Who Had No Toes
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Arthur Sullivan
The Lost Chord
Choir: Cwmbach United Male Choir
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Julie Andrews
My Favorite Things
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The Mantovani Orchestra
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
Book Choice
The Best of Beachcomber
Luxury Choice
Trumpet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Corbett |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 Aug 196513:10Home Service
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