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Ronald Searle
Roy Plomley's castaway is illustrator Ronald Searle.
Favourite track: It's All Right With Me by Sammy Lena Horne
Book: Reproductions of works by James Gillray
Luxury: Car fitted with a telescope
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Mon 12 Jan 195913:10
Home Service
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Castaway's Favourite
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Lena Horne
It's All Right With Me
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Édith Piaf
De L'Autre Cote de la Rue
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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
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King's College Chapel Choir
Ding, Dong, Ding
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Half the Fun
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Todd Duncan & Anne Brown
Bess, you is my woman now (from Porgy and Bess)
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Ottorino Respighi
Fountains of Rome
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Book Choice
Reproductions of works - James Gillray
Luxury Choice
Car fitted with a telescope
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ronald Searle |
Broadcast
- Mon 12 Jan 195913:10Home Service
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