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Billy Connolly

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Billy Connolly.

Favourite track: At The Ball That's All by Laurel & Hardy
Book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Luxury: Electrical device to heat shaving foam

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Aug 1977 12:25
成人快手 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frankie Miller

    Bridgton

  • The Drifters

    Save The Last Dance For Me

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

  • The Beatles

    Across The Universe

  • The Albion Band

    The Postman's Knock

  • Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    You Are My Flower

  • Elton John

    Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Laurel & Hardy

      At The Ball That's All

  • Book Choice

    • Catch 22 - Joseph Heller

  • Luxury Choice

    • Electrical device to heat shaving foam

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Billy Connolly

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jul 1977 19:00
    成人快手 Radio 4
  • Mon 1 Aug 1977 12:25
    成人快手 Radio 4

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