Rt Hon Lord Denning
Roy Plomley's castaway is Master of the Rolls The Rt Hon Lord Alfred Denning.
Favourite track: Fantasia On Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Indian tea
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia On Greensleeves
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Royal Marines Band, Portsmouth
Colonel Bogey
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Worcester Cathedral Choir
He Who Would Valiant Be
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Valerie Hobson
I Whistle A Happy Tune
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Webster Booth & Fred Hartley's Quintet
Roses Of Picardy
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Robert Shaw Chorale
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
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Arthur Sullivan
When I, good friends, was called to the bar (from Trial by Jury)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Book Choice
The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave
Luxury Choice
Indian tea
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rt Hon Lord Denning |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 May 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 23 May 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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