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David Wilkie

Roy Plomley's castaway is swimmer David Wilkie.

Favourite track: John McLaughlin by Miles Davis
Book: English-Spanish Dictionary
Luxury: Painting materials

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Sep 1976 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Stevie Wonder

    Heaven Is Ten Zillion Light Years Away

  • Hot Stuff

  • Eric Clapton

    Give Me Strength

  • Roxy Music

    Love Is The Drug

  • Mandrill

    Out With The Boys

  • Instant Karma

  • Traffic

    Tragic Magic

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Charlie Parker's Reboppers

      John McLaughlin

  • Book Choice

    • English-Spanish Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest David Wilkie

Broadcasts

  • Sat 18 Sep 1976 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 20 Sep 1976 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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