Clive James
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster and writer Clive James.
Favourite track: Baby Love by Diana Ross and The Supremes
Book: Book about how to build a plane out of palm fronds and coconut fibre by Willy Messerschmitt
Luxury: Space invaders
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Alessandro Scarlatti
Ahi Che Sara Di Me
Soloist: Elsie Morison, Jennifer Vyvyan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Non so più cosa son (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Teresa Berganza Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard
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Maria Callas
Louise: Depuis Le Jour
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Richard Strauss
Marie Theres'! Hab' mir's gelobt (Act 3 Trio) (from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Teresa Stich-Randall Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Maggie Teyte & Gerald Moore
En Sourdine
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Billie Holiday
Pennies From Heaven
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The Supremes
Baby Love
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Julie Covington
If I Had My Time Again
Book Choice
Book about how to build a plane out of palm fronds and coconut fibre - Willy Messerschmitt
Luxury Choice
Space invaders
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Clive James |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Jun 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 20 Jun 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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