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Rod Hull

Rod Hull

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First broadcast: Sat 09 Apr 1977

Emu comedian

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Rod Hull.

Choices

Ralph Vaughan Williams

1.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

The Wasps Overture

Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

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Philharmonia Orchestra

2.

Philharmonia Orchestra

English Dance No. 5

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Mark Lester

3.

Mark Lester

Who Will Buy?

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Ralph Vaughan Williams

4.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Symphony No. 5 in D major

Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

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Unknown

5.

Unknown

Recording Of The Song Of A Skylark

Sir Edward Elgar

6.

Sir Edward Elgar

Chanson de matin

Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Edward Elgar

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Minnie Riperton

7.

Minnie Riperton

Lovin' You

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Victor Hely-Hutchinson

8.

Victor Hely-Hutchinson

Carol Symphony

Book

The Boys' Own Annual For 1926

Luxury item

Pianola and a supply of piano rolls

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