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The Lark Ascending – The People’s Desert Island Disc
Why does Vaughan Williams’s masterpiece appeal to so many castaways?
Watch an animation about the most popular Desert Island Disc as chosen by our listeners.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Ralph Vaughan Williams |
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