Charlie Chester
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Charlie Chester.
Favourite track: Dance Duet (from Hansel and Gretel) by Engelbert Humperdinck
Book: The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
Luxury: Typewriter and paper
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Castaway's Favourite
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Dance Duet (from Hansel and Gretel)
Choir: Manchester Schoolchildren's Choir Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Hamilton Harty
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Pearl Bailey
The Birth of the Blues
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Flanagan and Allen
Down Forget-Me-Not Lane
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Giuseppe Verdi
La traviata Prelude to Act 1
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Steve Conway
Good Luck, Good Health, God Bless You
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The George Mitchell Minstrels
Meet the Minstrels
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Beautiful Dreamer
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Kay Starr
Side by Side
Book Choice
The Forsyte Saga - John Galsworthy
Luxury Choice
Typewriter and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Charlie Chester |
Broadcast
- Mon 6 Aug 196213:10Home Service
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