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Sandy Powell

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Sandy Powell.

Favourite track: Silent Night by Bing Crosby
Book: My Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin
Luxury: Violin

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30 minutes

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Mon 25 Nov 1968 12:25

Music Played

  • Ken Dodd

    Tears

  • Bob Newhart

    The Driving Instructor

  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)

    Soloist: Raymond Clark, Abbey Simon, Hephzibah Menuhin

  • Gracie Fields & Sandy Powell

    Gracie and Sandy's Party

  • Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra

    The theme from 'Limelight'

  • Morecambe & Wise

    Me and My Shadow

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Silent Night, Holy Night

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    1812 Overture

    Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Constantin Silvestri

  • Book Choice

    • My Autobiography - Charlie Chaplin

  • Luxury Choice

    • Violin

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sandy Powell

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Nov 1968 12:25

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