Canon Noel Duckworth
Roy Plomley's castaway is chaplain Canon Noel Duckworth.
Favourite track: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth by George Frideric Handel
Book: Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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George Frideric Handel
I know that my Redeemer liveth (from Messiah)
Soloist: Ernest Lough, G Thalben-Ball
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Carl Maria von Weber
Invitation to the Dance
Orchestra: Stokowski Symphony Orchestra
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Henry Walford Davies
Solemn Melody
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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E.C. Arinze and his Music
Saturday Night
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Joseph Haydn
The heavens are telling (from The Creation)
Choir: Royal Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Richard Olsen And His Orchestra
The Haunted Ballroom
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Johannes Brahms
Academic Festival Overture
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis
Luxury Choice
Radio receiver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Canon Noel Duckworth |
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