Angela Rippon
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Angela Rippon.
Favourite track: Jupiter by Gustav Holst
Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Luxury: Water colours, brushes and paper
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Castaway's Favourite
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Gustav Holst
Jupiter (from The Planets)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles
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Jack Jones
If
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The Vienna Philharmonic Rock Orchestra
Donna Diana
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Neil Sedaka
Superbird
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Renato Cellini
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Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick
Bona Law
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Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E Minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Efrem Kurtz
Book Choice
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Luxury Choice
Water colours, brushes and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Angela Rippon |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Jan 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 22 Jan 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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