John Snagge
Roy Plomley's castaway is radio presenter John Snagge.
Book: The Little World of Don Camillo by Giovannino Guareschi
Luxury: Painting by Rembrandt
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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The Band of the Grenadier Guards
High School Cadets
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Paul Robeson
Water Boy
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Eton College Musical Society
Eton Boating Song
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George Frideric Handel
Zadok the Priest
Coronation: of HM Queen Elizabeth II
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Edward Elgar
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"
Orchestra: Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Conductor: Edward Elgar
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
The Wedding Feast (from The Golden Cockerel)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Tommy Handley and Company
Itma
Book Choice
The Little World of Don Camillo - Giovannino Guareschi
Luxury Choice
Painting by Rembrandt
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Snagge |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Aug 195913:10Home Service
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