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Phil Drabble

Roy Plomley's castaway is naturalist Phil Drabble.

Favourite track: Recording Of The Song Of The Blackbird
Book: Shorthand instruction book with paper and pens
Luxury: Set of bird-ringing tools, including rings

40 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Dec 1977 12:25
±«Óãtv Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Song Of A Curlew

  • Little Boxes

  • Michael Flanders and Donald Swann

    Misalliance

  • Esther & Abi Ofarim

    Cinderella Rockefella

  • Judith Durham & The Seekers

    What Have They Done To The Rain?

  • Noël Coward

    Let's Do It

  • The King’s Singers

    Wish You Were Here

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Recording Of The Song Of The Blackbird

  • Book Choice

    • Shorthand instruction book with paper and pens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Set of bird-ringing tools, including rings

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Phil Drabble

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 1977 18:15
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Tue 13 Dec 1977 12:25
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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