Sir Charles MacLean
Roy Plomley's castaway is Chief Scout Sir Charles MacLean.
Favourite track: Symphony No 5 in F Minor (Toccata) by Charles Marie Widor
Book: Volumes of The Illustrated London News
Luxury: Piano
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Felix Mendelssohn/Cummings
Hark! The herald angels sing
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Conductor: David Willcocks
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Felix Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Massed Pipers of the Scots Guards
The Fiddler's Joy / Johnny MacDonald
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The Gang
Sail Your Dreamboat
Castaway's Favourite
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Charles‐Marie Widor
Toccata (from Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor)
Soloist: Marcel Dupré
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Danny Kaye
Anywhere I Wander
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God Save the Queen
Music Arranger: Gordon Jacob.Book Choice
Volumes of The Illustrated London News
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Charles MacLean |
Broadcast
- Mon 12 Aug 196313:40Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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