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Maurice Woodruff

Roy Plomley's castaway is clairvoyant Maurice Woodruff.

Favourite track: Psalm 91 by Laurence Olivier
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Writing materials

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2 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Jun 1971 12:25
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Keith Michell & June Bronhill

    I Know Now

  • Peggy Lee

    Mr Wonderful

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Sir Laurence Olivier

      Psalm 91

  • Shirley Bassey

    Where Do I Begin?

  • Anne Rogers

    My Dearest Dear

  • Sergio Franchi

    Stella By Starlight

  • Danny La Rue

    On Mother Kelly's Doorstep

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Bohème)

    Soloist: David Hughes Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Maurice Woodruff

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Jun 1971 19:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
  • Mon 28 Jun 1971 12:25
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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