Desert Island Discs: Archive 1951-1955

Desert Island Discs: Archive 1951-1955

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

16 minutes 57 seconds

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

12 December 1955, 4:54 pm
19 minutes 6 seconds

Emlyn Williams

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

7 June 1955, 12:10 pm
20 minutes 38 seconds

Sir Malcolm Sargent

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

28 April 1955, 5:30 pm
21 minutes 49 seconds

Alfredo Campoli

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

21 August 1953, 9:00 am
18 minutes 42 seconds

Jimmy Edwards

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Jimmy Edwards.

1 August 1951, 5:20 pm
16 minutes 24 seconds

Margaret Lockwood

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Margaret Lockwood.

25 April 1951, 5:30 pm
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