Lyall Watson
Roy Plomley's castaway is marine biologist Lyall Watson.
Favourite track: The Call Of A Burchell's Coucal
Book: Pears Cyclopaedia
Luxury: Film projector and 20 Western films
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Music Played
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Aguara Trumpets Of The Alur People
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Thomas Tallis
Spem In Alium
Choir: Cambridge Uni Musical Society
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Herbie Mann
Comin' Home Baby
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Modest Mussorgsky
Pictures at an Exhibition
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
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Lightnin’ Hopkins
Buddy Brown's Blues
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Samuel Barber
Summer Music
Orchestra: New York Woodwind Quintet
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 41 in C major 'Jupiter'
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Castaway's Favourite
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Wildlife Recording
The Call Of A Burchell's Coucal
Book Choice
Pears Cyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Film projector and 20 Western films
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lyall Watson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Jul 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Jul 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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