Barrington Dalby
Roy Plomley's castaway is sports commentator Barrington Dalby.
Book: Book on tropical birds
Luxury: Binoculars
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Music Played
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Noël Coward
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
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Charles Gounod
Sérénade (Quand tu chantes)
Soloist: Pierre Bernac, Francis Poulenc
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Giuseppe Verdi
Bella figlia dell'amore (from Rigoletto)
Soloist: Enrico Caruso, Amelita Galli-Curci et al
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Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Entry into Westminster Abbey and Greeting
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: Symphony of the Air Conductor: Alfred Wallenstein
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
The Dashing White Sargeant
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Lena Horne
A New Fangled Tango
Book Choice
Book on tropical birds
Luxury Choice
Binoculars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Barrington Dalby |
Broadcast
- Mon 1 Feb 196013:10Home Service
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