Oliver Ford
Roy Plomley's castaway is designer Oliver Ford.
Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Volume on tropical flora and fauna
Luxury: Orchid collection
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The Button Down Brass
Aquarius
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Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force March Past
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Giacomo Puccini
In questa Reggia (from Turandot)
Soloist: Eva Turner
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Turner Layton
Little Old Lady
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Anthony Newley
What Kind Of Fool Am I?
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Hubert Parry
Jerusalem
Choir: Royal Choral Society Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Tony Hancock & Kenneth Williams
Wing Commander Hancock, Test Pilot (from Hancock's Half Hour)
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Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Colin Davis
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Book Choice
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Volume on tropical flora and fauna
Luxury Choice
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Orchid collection
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Oliver Ford |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Mar 1977 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 7 Mar 1977 12:25麻豆社 Radio 4
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