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Professor Francis Camps

Roy Plomley's castaway is professor of forensic medicine Francis Camps.

Favourite track: Rhapsody in Blue by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra
Book: The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury: Tape recorder

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8 minutes

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Mon 12 Jun 1972 12:25

Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

      Rhapsody in Blue

  • Marlene Dietrich

    Falling In Love Again

  • Elizabeth Seal

    Our Language Of Love

  • NoΓ«l Coward

    Mad Dogs and Englishmen

  • Tony Hancock

    The Blood Donor (from Hancock's Half Hour)

  • Tom Lehrer

    I Hold Your Hand In Mine

  • Treorchy Male Choir

    Sospan Fach

  • My Favourite Things

    Soloist: Julie andrews

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford English Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tape recorder

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Professor Francis Camps

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Jun 1972 19:00
  • Mon 12 Jun 1972 12:25

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