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Lt-Colonel John Blashford-Snell

Roy Plomley's castaway is soldier and explorer Lt-Colonel John Blashford-Snell.

Favourite track: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar
Book: The complete works by Rudyard Kipling
Luxury: Malt whisky

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30 minutes

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Mon 1 Nov 1976 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Mikis Theodorakis

    Zorba's Dance (from Zorba the Greek)

  • Ron Goodwin and His Concert Orchestra

    Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia

  • Ambrose and His Orchestra

    He Played His Ukelele As The Ship Went Down

  • Corps Of Royal Engineers Band

    Hurrah For The CRE

  • Neil Diamond

    Sky Bird

  • AntonΓ­n DvoΕ™Γ΅k

    Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Istvan Kertesz

  • The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

    Amazing Grace

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

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

      Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Rudyard Kipling

  • Luxury Choice

    • Malt whisky

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest John Blashford-Snell

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Oct 1976 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 1 Nov 1976 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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