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Roy Plomley's castaway is tennis player Tony Mottram.

Luxury: Writing paper and pencils

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Tue 14 Jun 195513:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

    Frenesi

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Swan Lake - Swan Theme

    Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra

  • Polish Army Choir

    The Road to the Isles

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Addio, fiorito asil (from Madama Butterfly)

    Soloist: Beniamino Gigli Orchestra: Mario Basiola Rome Opera House Orchestra

  • Fats Waller

    Alligator Crawl

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto in A Minor

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Jacqueline François

    La Vie En Rose

  • Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II - South Pacific

    Choir: Drury Lane Theatre Cast

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing paper and pencils

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestTony Mottram

Broadcast

  • Tue 14 Jun 195513:10
    Home Service

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