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Richard Murdoch

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Richard Murdoch.

Book: History of the world
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Jun 1961 13:10

Music Played

  • Julie London

    Now, Baby, Now

  • Dave Barbour and His Orchestra

    Tough

  • Franz Liszt

    Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Themes

    Soloist: Gyrgy Cziffra Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

  • Frank Sinatra

    You Make Me Feel So Young

  • Robert Schumann

    Symphony No. 1 in B flat major 'Spring'

    Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

  • Peggy Lee

    You Deserve

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Whirly-Bird

  • Richard Strauss

    Beim Schlafengehen (from Four Last Songs)

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Ackermann

  • Book Choice

    • History of the world

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Richard Murdoch

Broadcast

  • Mon 12 Jun 1961 13:10

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