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Roy Plomley's castaway is holiday camp owner Billy Butlin.

Favourite track: Wiener Blut Waltz by Johann Strauss II
Book: Short Stories by O Henry
Luxury: Drawing board, paper and pencils

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Mon 16 Apr 196213:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Strauss II - Vienna Blood Waltz

      Soloist: Carousel Becquart Fairground Organ

  • Bing Crosby - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra

    Elephant Tango

  • Foden's Band

    The March of the Herald

  • The Mantovani Orchestra

    Ramona

  • Eric Winstone & His Orchestra

    Stage Coach

  • Bruce Trent

    Wish You Were Here

  • The Melachrino Strings And Orchestra

    Goodnight Sweetheart

  • Book Choice

    • Short Stories - O Henry

  • Luxury Choice

    • Drawing board, paper and pencils

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestBilly Butlin

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 Apr 196213:10
    Home Service

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