John Napier
Roy Plomley's castaway is anatomist and anthropologist John Napier.
Favourite track: Falling In Love Again by Marlene Dietrich
Book: The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers
Luxury: Charles I silver tankard
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Binnie Hale & Jack Buchanan
Who? (from Sunny)
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Castaway's Favourite
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Marlene Dietrich
Falling In Love Again
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King's College Chapel Choir
Once In Royal David's City
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Howard Keel
Oklahoma
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Franck Pourcel and His Parisian Strings
Les Lavandieres Du Portugal
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Max Bygraves
You Need Hands
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
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Igor Stravinsky
The Rite Of Spring
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Igor Stravinsky
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Book Choice
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The Riddle of the Sands - Erskine Childers
Luxury Choice
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Charles I silver tankard
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Interviewed Guest | John Napier |
Broadcasts
- Sat 8 May 1976 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 10 May 1976 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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