Dick Francis
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist and journalist Dick Francis.
Favourite track: I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett
Book: The Spirit of St Louis by Charles Lindbergh
Luxury: Mirror
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Alfred Drake
Oh What A Beautiful Morning
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Glenn Miller Orchestra, Paula Kelly, Tex Beneke & The Modernaires
Chattanooga Choo Choo
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Julie Felix
I've Got Nothing But Time
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Frederick Harvey
David of the White Rock
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Boston Pops Orchestra
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
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Acker Bilk
Stranger On The Shore
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Castaway's Favourite
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Tony Bennett
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
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Book Choice
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The Spirit of St Louis - Charles Lindbergh
Luxury Choice
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Mirror
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dick Francis |
Broadcast
- Mon 27 Mar 1967 13:10Home Service
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