Desert Island Discs: Archive 1951-1955

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

BBC Radio 4


    • Jun 7, 1955 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Emlyn Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 1955 19:06


    Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Emlyn Williams. Luxury: Encyclopaedia

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    Sir Malcolm Sargent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 1955 20:38


    Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent. Luxury: Ice machine or hot water bottle

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    Alfredo Campoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 1953 21:49


    Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor and violinist Alfredo Campoli. Luxury: Football

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    Jimmy Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 1951 18:42


    Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards.

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    Margaret Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 1951 16:24


    Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Margaret Lockwood.

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