Brian Aldiss
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist and critic Brian Aldiss.
Favourite track: Sonata In A by Franz Schubert
Book: Rasselas by Dr Samuel Johnson
Luxury: Time machine
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Alexander Borodin
Symphony No. 2 in B minor
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Nikolai Malko
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The Waiter The Porter and The Upstairs Maid
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Bronislav Simorovic, Danica Obrenic
Kazi Vaske
Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
Sonata in A major
Soloist: David Oistrakh, Lev Oborin
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Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
Kansas City Breakdown
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Pietro Mascagni
Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles Orchestra: Rome Opera House Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Gabriele Santini
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Gustav Holst
Mars (The Bringer of War) From The Planets – Suite, op.32
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Tom Lehrer
The Vatican Rag
Book Choice
Rasselas - Dr Samuel Johnson
Luxury Choice
Time machine
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Brian Aldiss |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 Apr 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 23 Apr 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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