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Godfrey Baseley

Roy Plomley's castaway is radio executive Godfrey Baseley.

Favourite track: Barwick Green (Theme to The Archers) by Sidney Torch and his Orchestra
Book: Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary
Luxury: Bed

30 minutes

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Sat 6 Dec 196919:00
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Treorchy Male Choir

    Jesu, Lover of my Soul

  • Richard Wagner

    Ride of the Valkyries (Die Walküre)

  • Close Your Eyes

  • Jeremiah Clarke

    Trumpet Voluntary

  • Claude Debussy

    Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)

  • Arthur Sullivan

    The Pirates of Penzance

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • The Seekers

    Georgy Girl

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Sidney Torch & His Orchestra

      Barwick Green (Theme to The Archers)

  • Book Choice

    • Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bed

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestGodfrey Baseley

Broadcast

  • Sat 6 Dec 196919:00
    BBC Radio 4

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