Morris West
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Morris West.
Favourite track: Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Meditations Upon Our Human Condition by John Donne
Luxury: Pencils and paper
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major
Soloist: Issac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
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Édith Piaf
Les Amants De Paris
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Robert Goulet
If Ever I Would Leave You
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Aurelio Fierro
Santa Lucia Luntana
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Max Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Marti Webb
Tell Me On A Sunday
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Giacomo Puccini
Nessun dorma
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta
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Glynis Johns
Send In The Clowns
Book Choice
Meditations Upon Our Human Condition - John Donne
Luxury Choice
Pencils and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Morris West |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Jun 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 3 Jul 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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