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Norris McWhirter

Roy Plomley's castaway is Editor of the Guinness Book of Records Norris McWhirter.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: The National Dictionary of Biography
Luxury: Roll of cloth

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Feb 1979 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes, Drums and Military Band

    Amazing Grace

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

      Orchestra: HM Royal Marines Band

  • FrantiΕ΅ek Jan Ε kroup

    Czechoslovak National Anthem

  • Tommy Steele

    Singing the Blues

  • Sir Harry Lauder

    I Love A Lassie

  • Mikhail Storogenka

    Requiem

    Artist: Russian Orthodox Cathederal Choir, Paris

  • Marlborough College Choir

    Hark! The herald angels sing

  • Franz LehΓ΅r

    You are my heart's delight (from The Land of Smiles)

    Soloist: Richard Tauber

  • Book Choice

    • The National Dictionary of Biography

  • Luxury Choice

    • Roll of cloth

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Norris McWhirter

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Feb 1979 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 13 Feb 1979 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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