David Jacobs
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster David Jacobs.
Favourite track: God Be in My Head by Temple Church Choir
Book: A Hundred-and-One Things a Girl Can Do
Luxury: Piano and family photographs
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            Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Satin Doll
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            Judy Garland
The Trolley Song
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            Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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            The Beatles
She Loves You
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Castaway's Favourite
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            The Choir of Temple Church
God Be in My Head
Artist: George Thalben-Ball
 
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            Ella Fitzgerald
Manhattan
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            Erroll Garner
It's the Talk of the Town
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            I Love You, Samantha
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Book Choice
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A Hundred-and-One Things a Girl Can Do
Luxury Choice
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Piano and family photographs
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | David Jacobs | 
Broadcast
Mon 25 May 1964 13:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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