Roy Plomley's castaway is the inspiration behind The Sound Of Music, Maria Von Trapp.

Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major by Johann Sebastian Bach

Roy Plomley's castaway is snooker player Steve Davis.

Favourite track: I Need You Now by George Duke

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Rachel Billington.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 2 in E Minor by Sergei Rachmaninov

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Mary Ellis.

Favourite track: Gloria by Ariel Ramirez

Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Gyorgy Ligeti.

Favourite track: String Quintet In C by Franz Schubert

Roy Plomley's castaway is musician Alan Price.

Favourite track: I Ain't Got Nobody by Louis Prima

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Helen Mirren.

Favourite track: Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer P D James.

Favourite track: St Matthew Passion (First Chorus) by Johann Sebastian Bach

Roy Plomley's castaway is baritone Thomas Allen.

Favourite track: Concerto in C For Violin, Cello, Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven

Lord Tonypandy, George Thomas, now Chairman of the National Children's Homes, was Speaker of the House of Commons from 1976 to 1983. He was invited to choose the eight records he would take to the mythical island, and he also talked to Roy Plomley about his childhood in Wales and about his parliamentary career which he began when he won the Cardiff Central seat in 1945.

Book: The Methodist hymn book