C Northcote Parkinson
Roy Plomley's castaway is historian C Northcote Parkinson.
Favourite track: The Old Hundredth by Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Deller Consort
Sumer Is Icumen In
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John Gay
Fill Every Glass (The Beggar's Opera)
Soloist: Alexander Young Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Uffa Fox
Spanish Ladies
Artist: Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra
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Fred Astaire
This Heart Of Mine
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William Walton
Agincourt Song (from Henry V)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
Castaway's Favourite
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Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
The Old Hundredth
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Manos Hadjidakis
Never On Sunday
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I Remember It Well (from Gigi)
Book Choice
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon
Luxury Choice
Radio receiver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | C Northcote Parkinson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Jul 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 17 Jul 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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