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David Jacobs
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster David Jacobs.
Favourite track: God Be in My Head by Temple Church Choir
Book: A Hundred-and-One Things a Girl Can Do
Luxury: Piano and family photographs
Last on
Mon 25 May 196413:40
Home Service
Music Played
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Satin Doll
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Judy Garland
The Trolley Song
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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The Beatles
She Loves You
Castaway's Favourite
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The Choir of Temple Church
God Be in My Head
Artist: George Thalben-Ball
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Ella Fitzgerald
Manhattan
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Erroll Garner
It's the Talk of the Town
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I Love You, Samantha
Book Choice
A Hundred-and-One Things a Girl Can Do
Luxury Choice
Piano and family photographs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Jacobs |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 May 196413:40Home Service
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