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Robin Cousins

Roy Plomley's castaway is ice-skating champion Robin Cousins.

Favourite track: Carmen Ballet by Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
Book: Shogun by James Clavell
Luxury: Marzipan

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Jan 1981 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    Handful Of Keys

  • Barry Gray

    Thunderbirds

  • Gladys Knight & the Pips

    Help Me Make It Through The Night

  • Igor Stravinsky

    The Firebird

    Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Stracinsky

  • Barbra Streisand

    The World Is A Concerto

  • Elton John

    Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

  • Donna Summer

    Rumour Has It

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Bolshoi

      Carmen Ballet

  • Book Choice

    • Shogun - James Clavell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Marzipan

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Robin Cousins

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Jan 1981 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 9 Jan 1981 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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