Ralph Reader
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and director Ralph Reader.
Favourite track: These are the Times by The Gang Show
Book: Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton
Luxury: Typewriter and paper
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Music Played
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Ethel Merman
There's No Business Like Show Business
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Eileen Donaghy
Sittin' on the Bridge Below the Town
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Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra
Waltz of My Heart
Castaway's Favourite
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The Gang Show
These are the Times
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HM RAF Band
Royal Air Force March
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Shirley Jones
You'll Never Walk Alone (Finale)
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Peter Sellers
Any Old Iron
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Book Choice
Goodbye Mr Chips - James Hilton
Luxury Choice
Typewriter and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ralph Reader |
Broadcast
- Mon 8 May 196113:10Home Service
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