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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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Listen to Desert Island Discs: Archive 1951-1955, a Society & Culture podcast by BBC. Stream 6 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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6 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

16:57Dec 12, 1955

Emlyn Williams

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

19:06Jun 7, 1955

Sir Malcolm Sargent

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

20:38Apr 28, 1955

Alfredo Campoli

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

21:49Aug 21, 1953

Jimmy Edwards

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards.

18:42Aug 1, 1951

Margaret Lockwood

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Margaret Lockwood.

16:24Apr 25, 1951