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Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Ken Dodd.

Favourite track: The Floral Dance by Peter Dawson
Book: Dictionary
Luxury: Tea

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Sat 13 Jul 1963 13:40
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Peggy Lee

    The Folks Who Live on the Hill

  • Pacemakers

    How Do You Do It?

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Peter Dawson

      The Floral Dance

  • Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66

    Soloist: Raymond Lewenthal

  • Al Jolson

    My Mammy

  • Richard Heuberger

    Im Chambre Separee (from Der Opernball)

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Ackermann

  • Frank Sinatra

    Our Love is Here to Stay

  • Beniamino Gigli

    O Sole Mio

  • Book Choice

    • Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tea

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ken Dodd

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Jul 1963 13:40
    Home Service

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