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Jimmy Edwards
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards.
Last on
Wed 1 Aug 195118:20
Home Service & BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Foden's Band
The Three Bears Suite
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George Swift
Elfriede
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The Ray Ellington Quartet
Little Bo(p) Peep
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The Keynotes
The Policeman's Holiday
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Sid Phillips & His Band
Stumbling
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Richard Strauss
Concerto No. 1 in E For Horn and Orchestra
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
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Sid Field and Company
Sid Field Plays Golf
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Storm
Artist: Amsterdam Concertgebouw/Van Beinum
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jimmy Edwards |
Broadcast
- Wed 1 Aug 195118:20Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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