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Joan Whittington

Roy Plomley's castaway is Red Cross worker Joan Whittington.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: Law study course
Luxury: Radio receiver

30 minutes

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Mon 2 Nov 197012:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Johann Strauss II

    The Blue Danube

  • Bob Dylan

    Blowin' In The Wind

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'

  • Vera Lynn

    Lilli Marlene

  • Lord Busta and The Caribbean Royals

    Yellow Bird

  • Arthur Sullivan

    Taken from the county jail (from The Mikado)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Charles Gounod

    Ave Maria

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

  • Book Choice

    • Law study course

  • Luxury Choice

    • Radio receiver

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJoan Whittington

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 Oct 197019:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 2 Nov 197012:25
    BBC Radio 4

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