Hughie Green
Roy Plomley's castaway is presenter Hughie Green.
Favourite track: That's What a Rainy Day is For by Connie Russell
Book: An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser
Luxury: Looking glass
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Music Played
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            Frank Sinatra
I've Got the World on a String
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            Les Baxter and His Orchestra
The High and the Mighty
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Castaway's Favourite
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            Connie Russell
That's What a Rainy Day is For
 
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            Sammy Davis Jr.
Song and Dance Man
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            Elliot Lawrence & His Orchestra
Ponce
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            Frédéric Chopin - Les Sylphides
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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            Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Lover
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            The Ray Charles Singers
Autumn Nocturne
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Book Choice
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An American Tragedy - Theodore Dreiser
Luxury Choice
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Looking glass
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | Hughie Green | 
Broadcast
Mon 8 Jan 1962 13:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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