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Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Joss Ackland.

Favourite track: Bailero by Victoria de los Angeles
Book: Dictionary
Luxury: Video player with cassettes of old movies

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Fri 2 Jul 198209:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Nina Simone

    Mr Bojangles

  • Jean Sibelius

    Violin Concerto in D Minor

    Soloist: Ivry Gitlis Orchestra: Pro Musica Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

  • Jim Lowe

    Green Door

  • Robert Preston

    Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Victoria de los Ángeles

      Bailero

  • Stephen Sondheim

    Someone In A Tree

    Soloist: James Dybas

  • Mary Martin & Robert Preston

    My Cup Runneth Over

  • Judy Holliday

    The Party's Over

  • Book Choice

    • Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Video player with cassettes of old movies

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJoss Ackland

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Jun 198218:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Jul 198209:05
    BBC Radio 4

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