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Bill Simpson

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Bill Simpson.

Favourite track: Symphony No 5 in C Minor (Opus 67) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Songs and poems by Robert Burns
Luxury: Sports equipment

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22 minutes

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Mon 30 May 1966 13:10

Music Played

  • Woody Herman and His Orchestra

    At the Woodchopper's Ball

  • Tino Rossi

    Le bateau des iles

  • Jimmy Shand and His Band

    De'il Amang the Tailors from Eightsome Reel

  • Alexander Borodin

    Strinq Quartet No. 2 in D major

    Orchestra: Borodin Quartet

  • Manos Hadjidakis

    Never on Sunday

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 5 in C minor

      Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • Roses from the South Waltz

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Josef Krips

  • The Galliards

    Mingulay Boat Song

  • Book Choice

    • Songs and poems - Robert Burns

  • Luxury Choice

    • Sports equipment

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Bill Simpson

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 May 1966 13:10

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