Joseph Allen
Roy Plomley's castaway is physicist Joseph Allen.
Joseph Allen, the physicist, joined NASA in 1967 as a scientist astronaut. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes his lengthy training as an astronaut, the problems of space flight, and he describes his recent trip in the space shuttle to recover two satellites, which necessitated an unfettered walk in space.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Minor Blue by David Darling
Book: A number of Sherlock Holmes novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury: Family pocket watch
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Music Played
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Waylon Jennings
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World' - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Castaway's Favourite
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David Darling
Minor Blue
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Cast of Cats
Memory
- Cats.
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Three Dog Night
Joy To The World
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Johann Pachelbel
Canon
Soloist: George Winston
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Carl Orff
Carmina Burana
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Conductor: Andre Previn
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Elton John
Rocket Man
Book Choice
A number of Sherlock Holmes novels - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury Choice
Family pocket watch
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Joseph Allen |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Apr 198518:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 19 Apr 198509:05BBC Radio 4
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