Ralph Wightman
Roy Plomley's castaway is countryside expert Ralph Wightman.
Luxury: Pipecleaners
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Linden Lea
Soloist: George Hancock, Gerald Moore
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Felix Mendelssohn
O, for the wings of a dove (from Hear My Prayer)
Soloist: Ernest Lough, G. Thalben-Ball Choir: Choir of Temple Church, London
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Bill Haley and His Comets
Don't Knock The Rock
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Johann Strauss II - Blue Danube Waltz
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Clemens Krauss
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Robert Irwin and Chorus
The One-Eyed Riley
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Paul Robeson
Ol' Man River
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Hubert Parry
Jerusalem
Choir: Ilford Girls' Choir
Luxury Choice
Pipecleaners
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ralph Wightman |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Apr 195713:10Home Service
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