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Roy Plomley's castaway is racing driver Jim Clark.

Favourite track: The Party's Over by Peggy Lee
Book: At the Wheel by Jim Clark
Luxury: Radio receiver

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Mon 4 May 1964 13:40
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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Music Played

  • Glasgow Orpheus Choir

    By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill

  • Chris Barber's Jazz Band

    Whistlin' Rufus

  • Jimmy Shand and His Band

    The Double Foursome

  • Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas

    Little Children

  • Gerard Hoffnung

    Speech at the Oxford Union

  • William Walton

    Sheep May Safely Graze from The Wise Virgins Suite

    Orchestra: Concert Arts Orchestra Conductor: Irving

  • Andy Stewart

    The Muckin' o' Geordie's Byre

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Peggy Lee

      The Party's Over

  • Book Choice

    • At the Wheel - Jim Clark

  • Luxury Choice

    • Radio receiver

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Jim Clark

Broadcast

  • Mon 4 May 1964 13:40
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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