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Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Tony Hancock.

Luxury: Television set

30 minutes

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Mon 5 Aug 195713:10
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Music Played

  • Gioachino Rossini

    The Thieving Magpie Overture

    Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • César Franck

    Symphonic Variations

    Soloist: Walter Gieseking Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Judy Garland

    The Man That Got Away

    • A Star is Born.

  • Jean Sibelius

    The Swan Of Tuonela

    Orchestra: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra

  • David Rose & His Orchestra - Migraine Melody

  • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

    Gloomy Sunday

  • Pepe De Alzeria

    Soleares

  • Mouloudji

    Un Jour Tu Verras

  • Luxury Choice

    • Television set

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestTony Hancock

Broadcast

  • Mon 5 Aug 195713:10
    Home Service

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