Sir Arthur Bliss
Roy Plomley's castaway is master of the Queen's Music Sir Arthur Bliss.
Favourite track: Fair Is My Love by Arthur Bliss
Book: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
Luxury: Pair of field glasses
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Recording Of The Call Of The Laughing Kookaburra
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Tom Lehrer
The Elements
Castaway's Favourite
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Arthur Bliss
Fair is my love (from Two Love Songs)
Soloist: John Shirley-Quirk
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Ravi Shankar
Raga Bhimpalasi
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Recording Of The Sound Of Wolves
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Arthur Bliss
Meditations On A Theme By John Blow
Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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Alexander Borodin
In the Steppes of Central Asia
Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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Bruckner-Mahler Choir Of London
The Song Of The Reapers
Book Choice
The Swiss Family Robinson - Johann Wyss
Luxury Choice
Pair of field glasses
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Arthur Bliss |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Jul 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 31 Jul 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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