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Omar Sharif

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Omar Sharif.

Favourite track: All The Way by Frank Sinatra
Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Luxury: Several decks of cards

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Jan 1978 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Frank Sinatra

      All The Way

  • Donna Summer

    Wasted

  • Liza Minnelli

    Nevertheless I'm In Love With You

  • Pink Floyd

    Wish You Were Here

  • Γ‰dith Piaf

    La Vie En Rose

  • Gilbert BΓ©caud

    Seul Sur Son Etoile

  • Barbra Streisand

    Don't Rain On My Parade

  • Barry White

    Let The Music Play

  • Book Choice

    • The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

  • Luxury Choice

    • Several decks of cards

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Omar Sharif

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Jan 1978 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 17 Jan 1978 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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