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Sir Arthur Bryant

Roy Plomley's castaway is historian Sir Arthur Bryant.

Favourite track: The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
Luxury: Painting of a little princess, by Velazquez

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Tue 20 Feb 197912:20
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Harrow School Boys

    If Time Is Up

  • John Gay

    Were I Laid On Greenland's Coast

    Performer: Dennis Noble. Performer: Argo Chamber Ensemble.

  • Arthur Sullivan

    When the buds are blossoming (from Ruddigore)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      The Magic Flute

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major

  • Edward Elgar

    Symphony No. 1 in A flat major

  • King's College Chapel Choir

    O Little Town Of Bethlehem

  • Gustav Holst

    Jupiter (from The Planets)

  • Book Choice

    • The Life of Samuel Johnson - James Boswell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting of a little princess, by Velazquez

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSir Arthur Bryant

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Feb 197918:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 20 Feb 197912:20
    BBC Radio 4

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