Eric Shipton
Roy Plomley's castaway is mountaineer Eric Shipton.
Favourite track: Londonderry Air by ±á²¹±ô±ôé Orchestra
Book: The Human Situation by MacNeill Dixon
Luxury: Snorkel mask
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Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra
Swanee
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Charles Gounod
Ballet Music (from Faust)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Noël Coward
Room With a View / Dance, Little Lady
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Noël Coward
London Pride
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Etude in E major, Op. 10/3
Soloist: Gyorgy Cziffra
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These Foolish Things
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Boston Pops Orchestra
The Glow Worm
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Castaway's Favourite
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±á²¹±ô±ôé
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
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Book Choice
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The Human Situation - MacNeill Dixon
Luxury Choice
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Snorkel mask
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Shipton |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Jul 1968 12:25Home Service
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