Rex Alston
Roy Plomley's castaway is sports commentator Rex Alston.
Favourite track: Abide With Me by King's College Chapel Choir
Book: Set of Wisden
Luxury: Bed
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Johannes Brahms
Rede, Mädchen, allzu Liebes (from Liebeslieder, Op. 52)
Soloist: Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas et al
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Fred Astaire
Cheek To Cheek
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Castaway's Favourite
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King's College Chapel Choir
Abide With Me
Conductor: David Willcocks
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Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band
The Old Grey Mare
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Lord Kitchener & Fredy Grant's Caribbean Rhythm
The Denis Compton Calypso
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Bob Sharples
Waltzing Matilda
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John Boulter and the George Mitchell Minstrels
When I Grow Too Old to Dream
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George Frideric Handel
Where'er you walk (from Semele)
Soloist: John McCormack
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Book Choice
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Set of Wisden
Luxury Choice
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Bed
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rex Alston |
Broadcast
- Mon 27 Apr 1964 13:40±«Óãtv Service
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