Billy Cotton
Roy Plomley's castaway is bandleader Billy Cotton.
Book: Two historical novels
Luxury: Ticket home
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Billy Cotton & His Band
The Dam Busters March
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Russ Conway
Snow Coach
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Kathie Kay
Tammy
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Orchestra: Percy Faith and his Orchestra
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Max Bygraves
Who Made the Morning?
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Billy Cotton & His Band
I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts
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Frank Sinatra
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
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Book Choice
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Two historical novels
Luxury Choice
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Ticket home
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Billy Cotton |
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Nov 1959 13:10Home Service
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