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Sir Alan P Herbert

Roy Plomley's castaway is poet and playwright Sir Alan P Herbert.

Favourite track: Solemn Melody by Temple Church Choir
Book: Collected works by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Pair of field glasses

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Sep 1970 12:25

Music Played

  • Jacques Offenbach

    O God Of Love

    Orchestra: Columbia Light Opera Company Orchestra

  • Franz Leh谩r

    Girls were made to love and kiss (from Paganini)

    Soloist: Richard Tauber

  • Giacomo Puccini

    La Boh猫me Act 1

    Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra

  • Binnie Hale

    A Nice Cup Of Tea

  • Royal Albert Hall Choral Society

    Rule Britannia

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Choir of Temple Church

      Solemn Melody

  • Prize Song (from Die Meistersinger von N眉rnberg)

    Soloist: Walter Widdop

  • Maria D'Attili & George Tozzi

    England Is A Lovely Place

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Charles Dickens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pair of field glasses

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sir Alan P Herbert

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Sep 1970 19:00
  • Mon 21 Sep 1970 12:25

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