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Noel Streatfeild

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Noel Streatfeild.

Favourite track: The Old Hundredth
Book: Forsythe Saga by John Galsworthy
Luxury: Gardening kit

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30 minutes

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Mon 19 Jan 1976 12:25
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

    Serenade

  • Webster Booth

    The Faery Song (from The Immortal Hour)

  • Peggy Wood & Georges Metaxa

    I'll See You Again

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Unknown

      The Old Hundredth

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Symphony No. 5 in E minor

    Orchestra: USSR Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Svetlanov

  • Thomas Tallis

    Glory to Thee, my God

    Artist: The Templars

  • Camille Saint‐SaΓ«ns

    The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)

    Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

  • Recording Of The Bells Of St Pauls Cathedral, London

  • Book Choice

    • Forsythe Saga - John Galsworthy

  • Luxury Choice

    • Gardening kit

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Noel Streatfeild

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Jan 1976 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 19 Jan 1976 12:25
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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