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Oliver Ford

Roy Plomley's castaway is designer Oliver Ford.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Volume on tropical flora and fauna
Luxury: Orchid collection

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Mar 1977 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Button Down Brass

    Aquarius

  • Central Band of the Royal Air Force

    Royal Air Force March Past

  • Giacomo Puccini

    In questa Reggia (from Turandot)

    Soloist: Eva Turner

  • Turner Layton

    Little Old Lady

  • Anthony Newley

    What Kind Of Fool Am I?

  • Hubert Parry

    Jerusalem

    Choir: Royal Choral Society Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Tony Hancock & Kenneth Williams

    Wing Commander Hancock, Test Pilot (from Hancock's Half Hour)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

      Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Book Choice

    • Volume on tropical flora and fauna

  • Luxury Choice

    • Orchid collection

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Oliver Ford

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Mar 1977 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 7 Mar 1977 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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