Quentin Poole
Roy Plomley's castaway is head chorister Quentin Poole.
Favourite track: Mariner Man by William Walton
Book: Novels by Agatha Christie
Luxury: Flute and music
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Music Played
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Gustav Holst
Mars (The Bringer of War) From The Planets – Suite, op.32
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Henry Purcell
Remember not, Lord, our offences
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute Sonata No. 2 in E flat major, BWV 1031
Soloist: Maxence Larrieu, Rafael Puyana
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sea Symphony
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Choir Conductor:Andre Previn
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major
Soloist: Hubert Barwahser Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Oxford Elegy
John Westbrook speaking/ The King's College Chapel Choir/Jaques Orchestra/ Conductor: David Willcocks
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The Scholars
Deep Purple
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Castaway's Favourite
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William Walton
Mariner man (from Façade)
Soloist: Cleo Laine, Annie Ross
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Book Choice
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Novels - Agatha Christie
Luxury Choice
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Flute and music
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Quentin Poole |
Broadcasts
- Boxing Day 1970 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 28 Dec 1970 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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