John Barry
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer and conductor John Barry.Favourite track: The Crusaders in Pskov from Alexander Nevsky, Opus 78 by Sergei Prokofiev Book: Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis Luxu...
7 Okt 20253min
Very Reverend Dr W R Matthews
Roy Plomley's castaway is the Dean of St Paul's, the Very Reverend Dr W R Matthews.Favourite track: Gloria in Excelsis (from Mass in D) by Franz Joseph Haydn Book: Republic by Plato Luxury: Beginner's...
7 Okt 20257min
John Schlesinger
Roy Plomley's castaway is film director John Schlesinger.Favourite track: Morgen (Opus 27 No 4) by Richard Strauss Book: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Luxury: Insect repellent
7 Okt 20252min
Dick Francis
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist and journalist Dick Francis.Favourite track: I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett Book: The Spirit of St Louis by Charles Lindbergh Luxury: Mirror
7 Okt 20259min
Barry Briggs
Roy Plomley's castaway is world speedway champion Barry Briggs.Favourite track: You Oughta be in Pictures by Ray Conniff & Billy Butterfield Book: Encyclopaedia Luxury: Surfboard
7 Okt 20255min
Richard Goolden
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Richard Goolden.Favourite track: Where Have All the Flowers Gone? by Marlene Dietrich Book: The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb Luxury: Cigars and a dinner jacket
7 Okt 20254min
Gwendoline Kirby
Roy Plomley's castaway is Matron of Great Ormond Street Hospital Gwendoline Kirby.Favourite track: The Lord is My Shepherd (Brother James's Air) by The Orpington Junior Singers Book: The Lord of the R...
7 Okt 20255min
Jack Brabham
Roy Plomley's castaway is racing driver Jack Brabham.Favourite track: Our Love is Here to Stay by Nat King Cole Book: Textbook on advanced mechanical engineering Luxury: Not required
7 Okt 202511min
