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Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Benny Hill.

Favourite track: Le Gamin de Paris by Yves Montand
Book: Collection of language courses
Luxury: Film camera

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Mon 16 Nov 195913:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Gilbert Bécaud

    Viens Danser

  • Gerard Calvi & His Orchestra

    Sur la Plage

  • The Andrews Sisters

    Aurora

  • Bing Crosby - With Every Breath I Take

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Yves Montand

      Le Gamin de Paris

  • The BBC Dance Orchestra

    Lullaby of the Leaves

  • Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra

    Would You?

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia on Greensleeves

    Orchestra: Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Collection of language courses

  • Luxury Choice

    • Film camera

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestBenny Hill

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 Nov 195913:10
    Home Service

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