Sir Alan King-Hamilton
Roy Plomley's castaway is retired Old Bailey Judge Sir Alan King-Hamilton.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 5 In C Minor by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Barclays World of Cricket by Jim Swanton
Luxury: Television set
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Music Played
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Arthur Sullivan
The Yeoman of the Guard Act 1 (finale)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
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Charles‐Marie Widor
Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor
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Julie Andrews
The Lonely Goatherd
- The Sound Of Music.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
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Pietro Mascagni
Intermezzo (from Cavalleria rusticana)
- Cavalleria Rusticana.
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 In C Minor
Book Choice
Barclays World of Cricket - Jim Swanton
Luxury Choice
Television set
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Alan King-Hamilton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 May 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 20 May 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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