Desert Island Discs: Archive 1951-1955

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Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island.

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Episodes

Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin

Roy Plomley's castaways are comedians Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin. Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica Luxury: Coloured pic of Marilyn Monroe

Dec 12, 1955•17 min

Emlyn Williams

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Emlyn Williams. Luxury: Encyclopaedia

Jun 07, 1955•19 min

Sir Malcolm Sargent

Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent. Luxury: Ice machine or hot water bottle

Apr 28, 1955•21 min

Alfredo Campoli

Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor and violinist Alfredo Campoli. Luxury: Football

Aug 21, 1953•22 min

Jimmy Edwards

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards.

Aug 01, 1951•19 min

Margaret Lockwood

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Margaret Lockwood.

Apr 25, 1951•16 min

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