Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Vivian Dunn
Roy Plomley's castaway is the former Musical Director of the Royal Marines Sir Vivian Dunn.
Favourite track: Praise To The Holiest In The Height by Edward Elgar
Book: Autobiography by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Piano, manuscript paper, pencils and a rubber
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Praise to the Holiest
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita for Solo Violin No. 3 in E major
Orchestra: New Queen's Hall Orchestra
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Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang
Wild Cat
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Band of HM Royal Marines
The Preobrajensky March
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Band of HM Royal Marines
A Life On The Ocean Wave
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Light Music Society
A La Claire Fontaine
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Gustav Holst
Jupiter (from The Planets)
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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William Walton
Coronation March: Crown Imperial
Orchestra: HM Royal Marines Band
Book Choice
Autobiography - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
Piano, manuscript paper, pencils and a rubber
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Vivian Dunn |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Nov 197119:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 8 Nov 197112:25BBC Radio 4
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