John Pardoe
Roy Plomley's castaway is politician John Pardoe.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Luxury: Piano
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King's College Chapel Choir
In The Bleak Midwinter
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio - Frohe, Hirten, eilt
Soloist: Fritz Wunderlich, Paul Meisen
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 1 in D major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
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Crowd In Padstow
Padstow May Day Song
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Charles Causley
The Seasons Of North Cornwall
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George Frideric Handel
Since by man came death (from Messiah)
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Magic Flute
Soloist: Hermann Prey, Renata Holm Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
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Book Choice
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A History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Pardoe |
Broadcasts
- Sat 10 Apr 1976 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 12 Apr 1976 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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