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Roy Plomley's castaway is presenter Hughie Green.

Favourite track: That's What a Rainy Day is For by Connie Russell
Book: An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser
Luxury: Looking glass

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jan 196213:10

Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    I've Got the World on a String

  • Les Baxter and His Orchestra

    The High and the Mighty

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Connie Russell

      That's What a Rainy Day is For

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    Song and Dance Man

  • Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra

    Ponce

  • Frédéric Chopin - Les Sylphides

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Gene Krupa and His Orchestra

    Lover

  • The Ray Charles Singers

    Autumn Nocturne

  • Book Choice

    • An American Tragedy - Theodore Dreiser

  • Luxury Choice

    • Looking glass

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestHughie Green

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Jan 196213:10

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