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Barry Sheene

Roy Plomley's castaway is motorcycling champion Barry Sheene.

Favourite track: If You Should Leave Me Now by Chicago
Book: Study book of six languages
Luxury: Effigy of Denis Healey and a supply of pins

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Oct 1977 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Dionne Warwick

    Do You Know The Way To San Jose?

  • George Harrison

    Crackerbox Palace

  • Eagles

    New Kid In Town

  • JosΓ© Feliciano

    Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying

  • Candi Staton

    Nights On Broadway

  • Glenn Miller

    In The Mood

  • Elkie Brooks

    Sunshine After The Rain

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Chicago

      If You Should Leave Me Now

  • Book Choice

    • Study book of six languages

  • Luxury Choice

    • Effigy of Denis Healey and a supply of pins

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Barry Sheene

Broadcasts

  • Sat 15 Oct 1977 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 18 Oct 1977 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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