Max Boyce
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian and musician Max Boyce.
Favourite track: The First Time by MacColl
Book: I Can't Stay Long by Laurie Lee
Luxury: Oil painting equipment
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Roberta Flack
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Soloist: Roberta Flack
- The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face.
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The Dubliners
Carrickfergus
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Al Read
Gala Performances (Comedy Sketch From Radio)
- Gala Performances.
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Crowd at Cardiff Arms Park
Land Of My Fathers
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Three Little Birds
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Einir Wyn Owen
Hiraeth
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Giacomo Puccini
Nessun dorma
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta
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George Frideric Handel
Pastoral Symphony (from Messiah)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
Book Choice
I Can't Stay Long - Laurie Lee
Luxury Choice
Oil painting equipment
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Max Boyce |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Apr 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 29 Apr 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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