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Arthur Lowe

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Arthur Lowe.

Favourite track: La Mer by Claude Debussy
Book: Book on tropical plants
Luxury: Claret

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Dec 1970 12:25

Music Played

  • Peter Dawson

    Parted

  • Al Bowlly

    Love Is The Sweetest Thing

    Orchestra: Ray Noble and his Orchestra

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra

    At Last

  • Henry Litolff

    Concerto symphonique No. 4 in D minor

    Soloist: Clifford Curzon Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Shani Wallis & Jeff Warren

    It's A Lovely Day Today

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto in C minor

    Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Claude Debussy

      La Mer

      Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • Book Choice

    • Book on tropical plants

  • Luxury Choice

    • Claret

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Arthur Lowe

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Dec 1970 19:00
  • Mon 14 Dec 1970 12:25

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