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Michael Bond

Roy Plomley's castaway is creator of Paddington Bear Michael Bond.

Favourite track: La Vie En Rose by Edith Piaf
Book: Photograph album
Luxury: Grapevines

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30 minutes

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Mon 13 Sep 1976 12:25

Music Played

  • Louis Armstrong

    What A Wonderful World

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • 脡dith Piaf

      La Vie En Rose

  • Yiannis Kalatzis & Litsa Diamanti

    Kyra Giorgaina

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O soave fanciulla (from La Boh猫me)

    Soloist: Bid煤 Say茫o, Richard Tucker Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

  • Bob Newhart

    The Driving Instructor

  • Sanganas Five

    Mama

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Dream A Little Dream Of Me

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra Of 1951 Bayreuth Festival Conductor: Wilhelm Furtw盲ngler

  • Book Choice

    • Photograph album

  • Luxury Choice

    • Grapevines

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Michael Bond

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Sep 1976 19:00
  • Mon 13 Sep 1976 12:25

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