Richard Leakey
Roy Plomley's castaway is anthropologist Richard Leakey.
Favourite track: Solo Whale by Frank Watlington
Book: Touch The Earth by T C McLuhan
Luxury: Pillow
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major 'Turkish'
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra
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Kenyan National Anthem
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South Pacific
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Maurice Jarre
Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Maurice Jarre
Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
Orchestra: Helsinki Philharmonia Conductor: Jorma Panula
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People Of Lamu Kenya
Matondoni Wedding
Castaway's Favourite
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Frank Watlington
Solo Whale
Book Choice
Touch The Earth - T C McLuhan
Luxury Choice
Pillow
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Leakey |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Jun 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 19 Jun 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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