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Lord Thomson of Fleet
Roy Plomley's castaway is newspaper proprietor Lord Thomson of Fleet.
Favourite track: The Blue Danube Waltz Opus 314 by Johann Strauss II
Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury: Radio receiver
Last on
Mon 31 Aug 196413:40
Home Service
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Vienna Light Opera Orchestra
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury Choice
Radio receiver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lord Thomson of Fleet |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Aug 196413:40Home Service
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