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John Betjeman

Roy Plomley's castaway is poet and writer John Betjeman.

Luxury: Lower half of W. Window Fairford Church, Gloucestershire

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Fri 8 Oct 195418:20
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Music Played

  • Edythe Baker

    My Heart Stood Still

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147

    Soloist: Myra Hess

  • John McCormack

    The Meeting Of The Waters

  • Choir Of All Saints' Church

    Rock Of Ages

  • Private Recording

    Recording Of Bells Of Thaxted Church, Essex

  • Padstow Townspeople

    Padstow Obby Oss, May Day Ceremony

  • Randolph Sutton

    When Are You Going to Lead Me to the Altar, Walter?

  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Der Freischütz

  • Sound Effects

    Country and Town Railway Sound Effects

  • Luxury Choice

    • Lower half of W. Window Fairford Church, Gloucestershire

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJohn Betjeman

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Oct 195418:20
    Home Service

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