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Sir Robert Mark

Roy Plomley's castaway is Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Robert Mark.

Favourite track: Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana
Book: The complete works by Lewis Carroll
Luxury: Sleeping bag & TV that doesn't work

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Mon 1 Mar 197612:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Kornél Zempléni

    Minuet In G

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Bei Männern (from The Magic Flute)

  • HM Life Guards Band

    Coburg March

  • George Baker

    The Supreme Sacrifice

  • Tom Lehrer

    Be Prepared

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Bedrich Smetana

      Má vlast

  • Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66

  • Band of HM Royal Marines

    Sunset

  • Luxury Choice

    • Sleeping bag & TV that doesn't work

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSir Robert Mark

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Feb 197619:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 1 Mar 197612:25
    BBC Radio 4

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