Sir Alan P Herbert
Roy Plomley's castaway is poet and playwright Sir Alan P Herbert.
Favourite track: Solemn Melody by Temple Church Choir
Book: Collected works by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Pair of field glasses
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Music Played
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Jacques Offenbach
O God Of Love
Orchestra: Columbia Light Opera Company Orchestra
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Franz Lehár
Girls were made to love and kiss (from Paganini)
Soloist: Richard Tauber
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Giacomo Puccini
La Bohème Act 1
Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra
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Binnie Hale
A Nice Cup Of Tea
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Royal Albert Hall Choral Society
Rule Britannia
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Castaway's Favourite
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The Choir of Temple Church
Solemn Melody
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Prize Song (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Walter Widdop
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Maria D'Attili & George Tozzi
England Is A Lovely Place
Book Choice
The complete works - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
Pair of field glasses
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Alan P Herbert |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Sep 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Sep 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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