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Harry Belafonte

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and singer Harry Belafonte.

Luxury: Michelangelo's David

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20 minutes

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Mon 6 Oct 195813:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Lena Horne

    Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?

  • Jeri Southern

    You Forgot Your Gloves

  • The Modern Jazz Quartet

    Bluesology

  • Mahalia Jackson

    Didn't It Rain?

  • Carmen Amaya and Company

    Flamenco

  • Johannes Brahms

    Violin Concerto in D Major

    Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Fritz Reiner

  • Joe Williams

    Smack Dab in the Middle

    Artist: Count Basie and his Orchestra

  • Harry Belafonte

    Scarlet Ribbons

  • Luxury Choice

    • Michelangelo's David

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestHarry Belafonte

Broadcast

  • Mon 6 Oct 195813:10
    Home Service

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