A N Wilson
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer A N Wilson.
Favourite track: Profisciere Anima Christiana by Edward Elgar
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Bed and blankets
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Music Played
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Barbara Cartland
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti
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The Royal Navy College Chapel Choir
Eternal Father Strong To Save
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Joseph Haydn
Duo for Violin and Viola No. 6 in C major - Minuet
Soloist: Pablo Casals
- Duo No 6 Haydn.
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Gaetano Donizetti
Se tradirmi tu potrai (from Lucia di Lammermoor)
Soloist: Tito Gobbi, Maria Callas Orchestra: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra Conductor: Morisini
- Lucia Di Lammermoor Act 2.
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Henry Lawes
Comus
Soloist: Robert Tear Conductor: Raymond Leppard
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Hilaire Belloc
The Winged Horse
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Proficiscere, anima Christiana
Soloist: Kim Borg Choir: Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
Book Choice
The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave
Luxury Choice
Bed and blankets
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | AN Wilson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Apr 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 6 May 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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