Hugh Johnson
Roy Plomley's castaway is wine writer Hugh Johnson.
Hugh Johnson's career was spawned when he became a member of the Wine and Food Society at Cambridge University. He soon made a name for himself as a writer on wine and produced the best-selling World Atlas of Wine in 1971. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his interest in wine, about his other great enthusiasm - gardening - and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Mass In B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The complete works by P G Wodehouse
Luxury: Writing materials and lots of bottles
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Music Played
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Bix Beiderbecke
Singin' The Blues
- Bix & Tram.
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Sing, Sing, Sing
- All Time Greatest Hits.
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Gregorio Allegri
Miserere
Performer: Roy Goodman. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Conductor: Sir David Willcocks.- The World of King’s.
- Decca.
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Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass In B Minor
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George Frideric Handel
Aria (from Acis and Galatea)
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Clannad
Theme From Harry's Game
- Direct Hits.
Book Choice
The complete works - P G Wodehouse
Luxury Choice
Writing materials and lots of bottles
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Hugh Johnson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 May 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 18 May 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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