Beverley Sisters
Roy Plomley's castaways are the singers the Beverley Sisters.
Roy Plomley's castaways are the singers the Beverley Sisters.
Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Book of Soccer by Billy Wright and The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon and The Science of Life by H G Wells
Luxury: Rolls-Royce, water skis and a piano
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Music Played
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Jean Sibelius
Karelia Suite - 1st movement (Intermezzo)
Orchestra: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Jensen
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Ron Moody
You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Erich Kleiber
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Charlie Drake
Mr Custer
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The Beverley Sisters
Cottage for Sale
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Maurice Chevalier
Nobody's Using it Now
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The Brothers Four
Green Leaves of Summer
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: Royal Festival Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Book Choice
Book of Soccer - Billy Wright, The Story of Mankind - Hendrik van Loon, The Science of Life - H G Wells
Luxury Choice
Rolls-Royce, water skis and a piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | The Beverley Sisters |
Broadcast
- Mon 16 Jan 196113:10Home Service
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