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Ray Reardon

Roy Plomley's castaway is snooker champion Ray Reardon.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 5 In C Minor by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Mar 1979 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Bachelors

    Ramona

  • Morriston Orpheus Choir

    A Song For All Nations

  • Tony Hancock

    The Blood Donor (from Hancock's Half Hour)

  • Mikis Theodorakis

    Zorba's Dance (from Zorba the Greek)

  • Spike Jones and His City Slickers

    You Always Hurt The One You Love

  • The Mantovani Orchestra

    Theme From Love Story

  • Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir

    Land Of My Fathers

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 5 In C Minor

      Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti

  • Book Choice

    • Where Eagles Dare - Alistair MacLean

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ray Reardon

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Mar 1979 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 27 Mar 1979 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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