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Len Harvey

Roy Plomley's castaway is heavyweight boxer Len Harvey.

Luxury: Box of books

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 May 1956 13:10

Music Played

  • Peter Dawson

    The Floral Dance

  • Hall Russell's Male Voice Choir

    The Road to the Isles

  • Georges Guetary & Lizbeth Webb

    This is My Lovely Day

  • Bing Crosby - Beautiful Dreamer

  • Light Opera Company

    The Arcadians

  • John McCormack

    The Kerry Dance

  • Marek Weber und sein Orchester

    Serenade No. 1

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Boh猫me)

    Soloist: Beniamino Gigli

  • Luxury Choice

    • Box of books

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Len Harvey

Broadcast

  • Mon 7 May 1956 13:10

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