Carla Lane
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and comedian Carla Lane.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Book: Dictionary of quotations
Luxury: French Shampoo
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony No. 5 In D Minor
Orchestra: USSR Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Maxim Shostakovich
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Pink Floyd
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D major
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Summer
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
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Gaetano Donizetti
Oh! la belle campagne (from Gianni di Parigi)
Soloist: Margreta Elkins Choir: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: James Judd
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Ambrose and His Orchestra
Red Sails In The Sunset
Book Choice
Dictionary of quotations
Luxury Choice
French Shampoo
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Carla Lane |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Feb 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 6 Mar 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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