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George Formby

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian George Formby.

Luxury: His first ukelele

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Tue 20 Nov 195118:20
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Music Played

  • Bing Crosby - MacNamara's Band

  • Josef Locke

    Hear My Song, Violetta

  • Vera Lynn

    Be Like the Kettle and Sing and After the Rain

  • Tennessee Ernie Ford

    The Shot Gun Boogie

  • Philharmonia Orchestra - Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)

  • John McCormack

    The Kerry Dance

  • Phil Harris and His Orchestra

    Never Trust A Woman

  • George Formby

    Leaning On A Lamp Post

  • Luxury Choice

    • His first ukelele

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestGeorge Formby

Broadcast

  • Tue 20 Nov 195118:20
    Home Service

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