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Russell Harty

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Russell Harty.

Favourite track: In The Bleak Midwinter by King's College Chapel Choir
Book: A History of Craven by E T Whittaker
Luxury: Flagpole and Union Jack

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 Mar 1981 09:05

Music Played

  • William Walton

    Overture (from Henry V Suite)

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton

  • George Formby

    When I'm Cleaning Windows

  • Hector Berlioz

    Villanelle (from Les nuits d'茅t茅)

    Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • King's College Chapel Choir

      In The Bleak Midwinter

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Dance with Mandolins (from Romeo and Juliet)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn

  • Paul Phoenix

    My Way

  • Violet Loraine & George Robey

    If You Were The Only Girl In The World

  • Cambridge University Musical Society

    The National Anthem

  • Book Choice

    • A History of Craven - E T Whittaker

  • Luxury Choice

    • Flagpole and Union Jack

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Russell Harty

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Mar 1981 18:15
  • Fri 27 Mar 1981 09:05

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