Noel Streatfeild
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Noel Streatfeild.
Favourite track: The Old Hundredth
Book: Forsythe Saga by John Galsworthy
Luxury: Gardening kit
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Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Serenade
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Webster Booth
The Faery Song (from The Immortal Hour)
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Peggy Wood & Georges Metaxa
I'll See You Again
Castaway's Favourite
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Unknown
The Old Hundredth
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Orchestra: USSR Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Svetlanov
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Thomas Tallis
Glory to Thee, my God
Artist: The Templars
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)
Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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Recording Of The Bells Of St Pauls Cathedral, London
Book Choice
Forsythe Saga - John Galsworthy
Luxury Choice
Gardening kit
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Noel Streatfeild |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 Jan 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 19 Jan 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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