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George Cole

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor George Cole.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 2 in D by Jean Sibelius
Book: The Form Book
Luxury: Havana cigars

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 Sep 1976 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Andy Cole

    Goodbye

  • Rogue

    We Could Use A Little Rain

  • Richard Wagner

    Ride of the Valkyries (Die WalkΓΌre)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski

  • The Philadelphia Orchestra

    Polka From Schwanda The Bagpiper

  • James Clarke and Sounds

    A Man Of Our Time

  • Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass

    El Presidente

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Jean Sibelius

      Symphony No. 2 in D major

      Orchestra: HallΓ© Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • George Frideric Handel

    Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)

    Choir: Royal Choral Society Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Book Choice

    • The Form Book

  • Luxury Choice

    • Havana cigars

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest George Cole

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Sep 1976 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 6 Sep 1976 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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