Ralph Reader
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and director Ralph Reader.
Favourite track: These are the Times by The Gang Show
Book: Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton
Luxury: Typewriter and paper
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Music Played
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            Ethel Merman
There's No Business Like Show Business
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            Eileen Donaghy
Sittin' on the Bridge Below the Town
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            Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra
Waltz of My Heart
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Castaway's Favourite
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            The Gang Show
These are the Times
 
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            HM RAF Band
Royal Air Force March
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            Shirley Jones
You'll Never Walk Alone (Finale)
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            Peter Sellers
Any Old Iron
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            George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Book Choice
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Goodbye Mr Chips - James Hilton
Luxury Choice
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Typewriter and paper
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | Ralph Reader | 
Broadcast
Mon 8 May 1961 13:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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