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Robin Knox-Johnston

Roy Plomley's castaway is round-the-world sailor Robin Knox-Johnston.

Favourite track: Land Of Hope and Glory by Edward Elgar
Book: The Outline of History by H G Wells
Luxury: Writing materials

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 Jul 1970 12:25

Music Played

  • Bert Kaempfert

    Swinging Safari

  • Arthur Sullivan

    As some day it may happen (from The Mikado)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 5 in C minor

  • Acker Bilk

    Stranger On The Shore

  • Arthur Sullivan

    Loudly let the trumpets bray (Entry of the Peers) (from Iolanthe)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.
  • The Beatles

    All You Need Is Love

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

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

  • Book Choice

    • The Outline of History - H G Wells

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Robin Knox-Johnston

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Jul 1970 19:00
  • Mon 6 Jul 1970 12:25

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