Arthur Askey

Desert Island Discs: Archive 1976-1980 by BBC

Dec 20, 198033:57Society & Culture

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Arthur Askey. Favourite track: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Book: Guinness Book of Records Luxury: Piano

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