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Archive 1951-1955 Podcast

Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.

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    Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin

    Mon 12 Dec 1955

    Roy Plomley's castaways are comedians Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin.

  • Emlyn Williams

    Tue 7 Jun 1955

    Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Emlyn Williams

  • Sir Malcolm Sargent

    Thu 28 Apr 1955

    Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent

  • Alfredo Campoli

    Fri 21 Aug 1953

    Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor and violinist Alfredo Campoli

  • Jimmy Edwards

    Wed 1 Aug 1951

    Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards

  • Margaret Lockwood

    Wed 25 Apr 1951

    Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Margaret Lockwood

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