Donald Pleasence
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Donald Pleasence.
Favourite track: Dies Irae by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luxury: Writing materials
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Donald Pleasence
Duration: 28:00
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Gloria Gaynor
I Will Survive
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Johann Sebastian Bach
French Suite No. 4 In E flat major
Soloist: Glenn Gould
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The Beatles
A Day In The Life
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The Modern Jazz Quartet
Blues In A Minor
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Concierto De Aranjuez
Artist: Gil Evans Orchestra
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Ringo Starr
Scouse The Mouse
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Giuseppe Verdi
Dies irae (from Requiem Mass)
Choir: Vienna State Opera Chorus Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
Book Choice
The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime & Punishment - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Donald Pleasence |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Mar 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 4 Apr 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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