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Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Cecil Parker.

Book: The Oxford Book of Quotations

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Fri 17 Jul 195318:20
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Music Played

  • Edythe Baker

    My Heart Stood Still

  • Carole Carr

    The Little Old Mill

    Artist: Geraldo and his Orchestra

  • Noël Coward

    Mad Dogs and Englishmen

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Nutcracker Suite - March

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Igor Markevitch

  • Jean Sablon

    Je Sais Que Vous Êtes Jolie

  • Lord Beginner & the Calypso Rhythm Kings

    Victory Test Match Calypso (England VS West Indies, Lord's, 1950)

  • Anton Rubinstein

    Persian Love Song

    Soloist: Feodor Chaliapin

  • Albert Sandler and His Orchestra

    Life Is Nothing Without Music

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford Book of Quotations

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestCecil Parker

Broadcast

  • Fri 17 Jul 195318:20
    Home Service

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