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Christina Foyle
Roy Plomley's castaway is bookseller Christina Foyle.
Favourite track: Les Sylphides by Frédéric Chopin
Book: The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith
Luxury: Her commonplace book
Last on
Mon 30 Apr 196213:10
Home Service
Music Played
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Bing Crosby - Among My Souvenirs
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Savoy Havana band
Side By Side
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Fred Astaire
's Wonderful (from Funny Face)
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Charles Coborn
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
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Jimmy Durante
Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home
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Paul Robeson
Lonesome Road
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Bob Hope & Bing Crosby - The Road to Morocco
Castaway's Favourite
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Frédéric Chopin - Les Sylphides
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
Book Choice
The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith
Luxury Choice
Her commonplace book
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Christina Foyle |
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Apr 196213:10Home Service
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