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Rosea Kemp

Roy Plomley's castaway is weather forecaster Rosea Kemp.

Favourite track: Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) by George Frideric Handel
Book: Enquire Within Upon Everything
Luxury: Four poster bed

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Christmas Day 1968 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Kingston Trio

    Jug of Punch

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27/2 'Moonlight'

  • Joan Baez

    Copper Kettle

  • Burl Ives

    Click Go the Shears

  • Elaine & Derek

    How Great Thou Art

  • Eartha Kitt

    Just An Old Fashioned Girl

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Frideric Handel

      Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)

  • Richard Beymer

    Something's Coming

  • Book Choice

    • Enquire Within Upon Everything

  • Luxury Choice

    • Four poster bed

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Rosea Kemp

Broadcast

  • Christmas Day 1968 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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