Frances Perry
Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Frances Perry.
Favourite track: Stars and Stripes Forever by Royal Military School Of Music Band and Trumpeters
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Lamp with solar batteries
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Frances Perry
Duration: 28:21
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Charles Gounod
Soldiers' Chorus (from Faust)
Choir: Treorchy Male Choir
Castaway's Favourite
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The Band of the Royal Military School of Music
Stars and Stripes Forever
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Gracie Fields
The Biggest Aspidistra In The World
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Willi Boskovsky
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Galapagos Sea Lions
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Edvard Grieg
Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Peter Glossop
The Yeoman Of England
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Peter Dawson
The Floral Dance
Book Choice
Survival manual
Luxury Choice
Lamp with solar batteries
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Frances Perry |
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 Mar 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Mar 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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