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Robin Knox-Johnston
Roy Plomley's castaway is round-the-world sailor Robin Knox-Johnston.
Favourite track: Land Of Hope and Glory by Edward Elgar
Book: The Outline of History by H G Wells
Luxury: Writing materials
Last on
Mon 6 Jul 197012:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Bert Kaempfert
Swinging Safari
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Arthur Sullivan
As some day it may happen (from The Mikado)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor
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Acker Bilk
Stranger On The Shore
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Arthur Sullivan
Loudly let the trumpets bray (Entry of the Peers) (from Iolanthe)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
The Beatles
All You Need Is Love
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Book Choice
The Outline of History - H G Wells
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robin Knox-Johnston |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Jul 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Jul 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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