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Kingsley Amis
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Kingsley Amis.
Favourite track: Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble by Bud Freeman and his Famous Chicagoans
Book: Collected poetry by Robert Graves
Luxury: American whiskey
Last on
Mon 29 May 196113:10
Home Service
Music Played
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Troise and his Mandoliers
Moonlight Kisses
Castaway's Favourite
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Bud Freeman and his Famous Chicagoans
Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble
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Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus - Such a Space of Silence in the Town
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Carlos Ramos
Sempre Que Lisboa Canta
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Karin Juel
Jolly Bob
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The Modern Jazz Quartet
Django
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Connie Francis
Many Tears Ago
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major
Soloist: Annie Fischer Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
Book Choice
Collected poetry - Robert Graves
Luxury Choice
American whiskey
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Kingsley Amis |
Broadcast
- Mon 29 May 196113:10Home Service
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