Harold Abrahams
Roy Plomley's castaway is Olympian Harold Abrahams.
Favourite track: The Yeoman of the Guard (Overture) by Gilbert & Sullivan
Book: Book of Quotations by Burton Egbert Stevenson
Luxury: Microfilm of Bell's Life
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Castaway's Favourite
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Arthur Sullivan
Gilbert & Sullivan - The Yeoman of the Guard Overture
Librettist: William Gilbert.
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan of Tuonela
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Deanna Durbin
It's Raining Sunbeams
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William Shakespeare
Hamlet Act 3, Scene 4
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Lois Marshall
An Eriskay Love Lilt
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Evening Prayer (from Hansel and Gretel)
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Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
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Stanley Holloway
With a Little Bit of Luck
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Book Choice
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Book of Quotations - Burton Egbert Stevenson
Luxury Choice
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Microfilm of Bell's Life
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Harold Abrahams |
Broadcast
- Mon 13 Jul 1959 13:10Home Service
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