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Fred Streeter

Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Fred Streeter.

Book: Gardening dictionary
Luxury: Greenhouse for growing orchids

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14 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Jul 1957 13:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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  • Walter Midgley

    The Holy City

    Artist: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Sir Henry Rowley Bishop

    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    Artist: Adelina Patti

  • Albert KetΓ¨lbey

    In a Monastery Garden

    Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra

  • John McCormack

    Roses Of Picardy

  • Auguste Van Biene

    The Broken Melody

  • Kentucky Minstrels

    Carry Me Back To Green Pastures

  • Richard Tauber

    We'll Gather Lilacs

  • Central Band of the Royal Air Force

    Sussex By The Sea

  • Book Choice

    • Gardening dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Greenhouse for growing orchids

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Fred Streeter

Broadcast

  • Mon 15 Jul 1957 13:10
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service

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