Martin Gilbert
Roy Plomley's castaway is historian Martin Gilbert.
Favourite track: M'Appari by Beniamino Gigli
Book: The document volumes of the Churchill biography by Martin Gilbert
Luxury: Drawings of his two children
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Jack Payne & His Orchestra
There'll Always Be An England
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George Frideric Handel
Honour and arms scorn such a foe (from Samson)
Soloist: Benjamin Luxon Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Raymond Leppard
Castaway's Favourite
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Beniamino Gigli
M'Appari
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Winter
Soloist: Itzhak Perlman Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Robert Shaw Chorale & Thomas Pyle
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
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ABBA
Super Trouper
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Hubert Parry
Jerusalem
Soloist: Janet Baker, Philip Ledger
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Polish Army Central Artistic Ensemble
Bialystok Is My Home
Book Choice
The document volumes of the Churchill biography - Martin Gilbert
Luxury Choice
Drawings of his two children
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Martin Gilbert |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Jan 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 15 Jan 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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