John Braine
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer John Braine.
Favourite track: Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Vera Lynn
Book: Collected poems by Sir John Betjeman
Luxury: Rene Magritte, The Empire of Light
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Leonard Cohen
The Stranger Song
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Joan Baez
Plaisir D'Amour
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Alfred Piccaver
Roses of Picardy
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Julie Andrews
Feed the Birds
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Judi Dench
Perfectly Marvellous
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Lead Belly
Goodnight Irene
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Castaway's Favourite
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Vera Lynn
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Book Choice
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Collected poems - John Betjeman
Luxury Choice
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Rene Magritte, The Empire of Light
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Braine |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 May 1971 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 17 May 1971 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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