Cliff Richard
Roy Plomley's castaway is pop singer Cliff Richard.
Roy Plomley's castaway is pop singer Cliff Richard.
Cliff talks about growing up in India and discovering that he had a talent for music; how it feels to leave his teenage years behind him and his intention to embark on his next movie role - a more serious part - in a thriller by Margery Allingham. He confesses to homesickness for Britain during five weeks in America, describes how he deals with fans who want to grab a piece of him and how he came up with the name "Cliff Richard".
Favourite track: Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his Comets
Book: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
Luxury: Guitar
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Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
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Book Choice
The Swiss Family Robinson - Johann Wyss
Luxury Choice
Guitar
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Cliff Richard |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Oct 196013:10Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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