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Roy Plomley's castaway is underwater archaeologist Robert Marx.

Favourite track: Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod
Book: Webster's Dictionary
Luxury: Binoculars

35 minutes

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Mon 24 May 196513:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra

    Ebb Tide

  • Yma Sumac

    Virgin of the Sun God

  • Pérez Prado and His Orchestra

    Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

  • Tony Martin

    Stranger in Paradise from Kismet

  • RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra

    The Song of the High Seas from Victory at Sea

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Charles Gounod

      Ave Maria

      Choir: Sistine Choir

  • Earl Bostic and his Orchestra

    Off Shore

  • Frank Sinatra

    Love is a Many Spendoured Thing

  • Book Choice

    • Webster's Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Binoculars

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestRobert Marx

Broadcast

  • Mon 24 May 196513:10
    Home Service

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