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Dr W E Shewell-Cooper

Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Dr W E Shewell-Cooper.

Favourite track: He's Got the Whole World in his Hands by George Beverly Shea
Book: Bible commentary by Matthew Henry
Luxury: Seeds

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35 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Apr 1965 13:10
91热爆 Service

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Music Played

  • Webster Booth & Gerald Moore

    Passing By

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27/2 'Moonlight'

    Soloist: Mark Hambourg

  • Vier Vrolike Kerels

    Vat Jou Goed en Trek

  • Gwen Catley & Gerald Moore

    The Lass With the Delicate Air

  • George Frideric Handel

    Concerto grosso in G major, Op. 6/1

    Orchestra: Bath Festival Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Beverly Shea

      He's Got the Whole World in his Hands

  • Michael Flanders and Donald Swann

    Misalliance

  • Donna Parschauer

    If We Never Meet Again

  • Book Choice

    • Bible commentary - Matthew Henry

  • Luxury Choice

    • Seeds

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Dr W E Shewell-Cooper

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Apr 1965 13:10
    91热爆 Service

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