Tim Severin
Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Tim Severin.
Favourite track: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Edith Piaf
Book: Pax Britannica by Jan Morris
Luxury: Herb garden
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 'Archduke'
Soloist: Pinchas Zukerman, Jacqueline du Pre, Daniel Barenboim
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Ella Fitzgerald
You're The Top
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Liam O’Flynn
Water Under The Keel
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Audrey Hepburn
Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni Overture
Orchestra: National Theatre Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm
Castaway's Favourite
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Édith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
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Édith Piaf
L'Homme A La Moto
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Paul McCartney
Mull Of Kintyre
Book Choice
Pax Britannica - Jan Morris
Luxury Choice
Herb garden
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Severin |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Jan 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 4 Feb 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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