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Russ Conway

Roy Plomley's castaway is pop pianist Russ Conway.

Book: Omnibus edition of Hornblower stories by C.S. Forester
Luxury: Typewriter and paper

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6 minutes

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Mon 14 Mar 1960 13:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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Music Played

  • Kenneth McKellar

    Song of the Clyde

  • Gracie Fields

    Far Away

  • Aram Khachaturian

    Sabre Dance (from Gayaneh)

    Orchestra: Geoff Love and his Orchestra

  • Billy Cotton

    Fings Ain't Wot They Used ter Be

    Artist: Rita Williams Singers

  • Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band

    Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)

  • Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis - Every Street's a Boulevard in Old New York

  • Eddie Falcon

    The Young Have No Time to Lose

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

    Soloist: Gracie Fields

  • Book Choice

    • Omnibus edition of Hornblower stories - C.S. Forester

  • Luxury Choice

    • Typewriter and paper

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Russ Conway

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Mar 1960 13:10
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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