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Clarkson Rose

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Clarkson Rose.

Favourite track: The Floral Dance by Peter Dawson
Book: History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Writing materials

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Christmas Eve 196213:40
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Music Played

  • Central Band of the Royal Air Force

    The Dam Busters March

  • Sophie Tucker

    Some of These Days

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Peter Dawson

      The Floral Dance

  • Clarkson Rose

    More Than Anybody

  • June Bronhill

    Love is Meant to Make Us Glad

  • Percy Grainger

    Handel in the Strand

  • Bing Crosby & Johnny Mercer

    Mr Gallagher and Mr Sheen

  • Arthur Sullivan

    He is an Englishman (from HMS Pinafore)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Book Choice

    • History of the English-Speaking Peoples - Sir Winston Churchill

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestClarkson Rose

Broadcast

  • Christmas Eve 196213:40
    Home Service

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