Lindsay Anderson
Roy Plomley's castaway is director Lindsay Anderson.
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Les Thibault by Roger Martin Du Gard
Luxury: Mixed flower seeds and a watering can
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The Military Band & Pipes & Drums of the Gordon Highlanders
Scotland The Brave
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Baccholian Singers of London
Bushes and Briars
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings in C major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Kingsway Marching Band and Chorus
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
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Alan Price
Poor People
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat Major
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Leeds Parish Church Choir
The Day Thou Gavest
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Bertolt Brecht
Die Ballade Von Der Unzulanglichkeit
Book Choice
Les Thibault - Roger Martin Du Gard
Luxury Choice
Mixed flower seeds and a watering can
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lindsay Anderson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 May 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 May 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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