William Hartnell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor William Hartnell.
Favourite track: The Spring Song from A King in New York by Charlie Chaplin
Book: English Social History by G M Trevelyan
Luxury: Cigarettes
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Trees
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Alexander Borodin
Polovtsian Dances (from Prince Igor)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'
Performer: Yehudi Menuhin. Performer: Hephzibah Menuhin. -
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Albert Arlen
El Alamein Concerto
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Louis Armstrong
Lawd, You Made the Night Too Long
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Castaway's Favourite
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Charlie Chaplin
The Spring Song from A King in New York
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Book Choice
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English Social History - G M Trevelyan
Luxury Choice
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Cigarettes
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | William Hartnell |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Aug 1965 13:10主播大秀 Service
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