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Lionel Blair

Roy Plomley's castaway is dancer Lionel Blair.

Favourite track: Gypsy by Rosenstock
Book: Crossword book
Luxury: Oyster knife

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Apr 1975 12:25
±«Óãtv Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Rosenstock

      Gypsy

  • Fred Astaire

    That Face

  • Rogers & Hart

    Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (from On Your Toes)

    Orchestra: MGM Studio Orchestra

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    Change Partners

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: David Rose and his Orchestra

  • Judy Garland

    Come Rain Or Come Shine

  • Nat King Cole

    Let There Be Love

  • Jack Jones

    Real Live Girl

  • Book Choice

    • Crossword book

  • Luxury Choice

    • Oyster knife

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Lionel Blair

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Apr 1975 19:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Mon 7 Apr 1975 12:25
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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