Danny Blanchflower
Roy Plomley's castaway is footballer Danny Blanchflower.
Favourite track: The Breeze and I by Caterina Valente
Book: The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls
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Music Played
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Al Jolson
April Showers
Castaway's Favourite
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Caterina Valente
The Breeze and I
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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Sleepy Time Gal
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Peter Sellers
A Drop of the Hard Stuff
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Anton Rubinstein
Romance in E flat major, Op. 44/1
Orchestra: Capitol Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carmen Dragon
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Artie Shaw
Stardust
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Max Jaffa
Dearly Beloved
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Judy Garland
Over the Rainbow
Book Choice
The Alexandria Quartet - Lawrence Durrell
Luxury Choice
Golf clubs and balls
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Danny Blanchflower |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Aug 196013:10Home Service
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