Norris McWhirter
Roy Plomley's castaway is Editor of the Guinness Book of Records Norris McWhirter.
Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: The National Dictionary of Biography
Luxury: Roll of cloth
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Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes, Drums and Military Band
Amazing Grace
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: HM Royal Marines Band
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František Jan Škroup
Czechoslovak National Anthem
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Tommy Steele
Singing the Blues
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Sir Harry Lauder
I Love A Lassie
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Mikhail Storogenka
Requiem
Artist: Russian Orthodox Cathederal Choir, Paris
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Marlborough College Choir
Hark! The herald angels sing
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Franz Lehár
You are my heart's delight (from The Land of Smiles)
Soloist: Richard Tauber
Book Choice
The National Dictionary of Biography
Luxury Choice
Roll of cloth
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Norris McWhirter |
Broadcasts
- Sat 10 Feb 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 13 Feb 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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