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Commander Ibbett

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Commander Ibbett.

Luxury: Barrel of beer

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Oct 1957 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Bebe Daniels & Sam Browne

    Only a Rose

  • Johann Strauss II - Nuns' Chorus (from Casanova)

    Choir: Luton Girls' Choir

  • Beniamino Gigli

    O Sole Mio

  • Pietro Mascagni

    Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)

    Soloist: Zinka Milanov Choir: Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra

  • Rhos Male Voice Choir

    Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers)

  • Kathleen Ferrier

    Blow The Wind Southerly

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Humming Chorus (from Madama Butterfly)

    Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra and Chorus

  • Luxury Choice

    • Barrel of beer

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Commander Ibbett

Broadcast

  • Mon 21 Oct 1957 13:10
    Home Service

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