James Prior
Roy Plomley's castaway is politician and farmer Rt Hon. James Prior MP.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 1 in A Flat by Edward Elgar
Book: History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Music Played
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CΓ©sar Franck
Symphonic Variations
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King's College Chapel Choir
Dear Lord and Father Of Mankind
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Joan Roberts
People Will Say We're In Love
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Prisoners' Chorus (from Fidelio)
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Marni Nixon
Tonight (from West Side Story)
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Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 1 in A flat major
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Julie Andrews
My Favorite Things
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
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Book Choice
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History of the English-Speaking Peoples - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
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Radio receiver
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Prior |
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Jan 1975 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 13 Jan 1975 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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