Al Read

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Hugh Lloyd.Favourite track: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Book: Anthology by Charles Dickens Luxury: Writing materials 

Roy Plomley's castaway is teacher and social worker Mary Stocks.Favourite track: In Tears of Grief (from St Matthew Passion), Final Chorus by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: Collected novels by Jane Austen Luxury: Radio receiver 

Roy Plomley's castaway is fashion house director Ginette Spanier.Favourite track: You're Sensational by Frank Sinatra Book: Notebook and pencil Luxury: Silver box 

ALOK (author, poet, comedian) wows the Podcrushed gang with their deep insights into human nature, connection, friendship, and identity. They share stories of self-discovery and acceptance, healing and growing with compassion — all with their trademark blend of wry humor and deep ... Show More

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian and musician Max Boyce.Favourite track: The First Time by MacColl Book: I Can't Stay Long by Laurie Lee Luxury: Oil painting equipment 

Roy Plomley's castaway is jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong.Favourite track: Blueberry Hill by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars Book: His own autobiography Luxury: Trumpet 

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Benny Hill.Favourite track: Le Gamin de Paris by Yves Montand Book: Collection of language courses Luxury: Film camera 

Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Val Doonican.Favourite track: Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel Book: A Big Anthology Luxury: Guitar 

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter, Rick Astley. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity ... Show More

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor and singer - Alife Boe. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity ... Show More

We've covered vaguely spiritual self-help books before on the show, but The Alchemist is unique insofar as it attempts to wrap the broad platitudes of a The Secret up in a there-and-back-again adventure story. Please listen, as long as it fits with your Personal Legend. Our theme ... Show More

Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. Best known for his ballad Lady in Red, he began his career playing to guests in the crumbling Irish castle which his family ran as a hotel. He chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.[Taken f ... Show More