Rt Hon. George Thomas
Roy Plomley's castaway is Speaker of the House of Commons The Rt Hon. George Thomas.
Lord Tonypandy, George Thomas, now Chairman of the National Children's Homes, was Speaker of the House of Commons from 1976 to 1983. He was invited to choose the eight records he would take to the mythical island, and he also talked to Roy Plomley about his childhood in Wales and about his parliamentary career which he began when he won the Cardiff Central seat in 1945.
Book: The Methodist hymn book
Luxury: Writing materials
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Music Played
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
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1000 Welsh Male Voices At The Royal Albert Hall
Myfanwy
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Treorchy Male Choir
A Valley Called The Rhondda
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George Frideric Handel
Ombra mai fu (Largo) (from Xerxes)
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Leontyne Price & The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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Investiture Choir
God Bless The Prince Of Wales
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons Op 8
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Treorchy Male Choir
We'll Keep A Welcome
Book Choice
The Methodist hymn book
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rt Hon. George Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Oct 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 5 Nov 198209:05BBC Radio 4
- Boxing Day 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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