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Robbie Brightwell

Roy Plomley's castaway is athlete Robbie Brightwell.

Favourite track: When I Fall in Love by Nat King Cole
Book: The Human Situation by MacNeill Dixon
Luxury: Safety razor

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Sep 1964 13:40

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • The Goons

    Tales of Old Dartmoor

  • Pilgrims' Chorus (from TannhΓ¤user)

    Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Lehmann

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Nat King Cole

      When I Fall in Love

  • Peter Sellers

    Wouldn't it Be Loverly?

  • Royal Albert Hall Choral Society

    O Come All Ye Faithful

  • Winston Churchill

    This Was Their Finest Hour (speech, 18 June 1940)

  • Geoff Love & His Orchestra

    The Call of the Faraway Hills

  • Book Choice

    • The Human Situation - MacNeill Dixon

  • Luxury Choice

    • Safety razor

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Robbie Brightwell

Broadcast

  • Mon 21 Sep 1964 13:40

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