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Dick Richards

Roy Plomley's castaway is entertainment writer Dick Richards.

Favourite track: An American in Paris by MGM Studio Orchestra
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Travel itinerary

35 minutes

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Mon 8 Mar 1965 13:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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Music Played

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Fantasia on Greensleeves

    Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy

  • September Song

  • Judy Garland

    You'll Never Walk Alone

  • Danny Kaye

    Manic Depressive Presents

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'

    Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Beniamino Gigli

    Silent Night, Holy Night

  • Marlene Dietrich

    Falling in Love Again

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • MGM Studio Orchestra

      An American in Paris

  • Book Choice

    • Encyclopaedia

  • Luxury Choice

    • Travel itinerary

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Dick Richards

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Mar 1965 13:10
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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