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Susannah York
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Susannah York.
Favourite track: Concerto in D Minor For Violin, Oboe and String Orchestra by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Italian Touring Atlas of the World
Luxury: Pencils and paper
Last on
Fri 7 Mar 198009:05
BBC Radio 4
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Susannah York
Duration: 25:06
Music Played
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Bessie Smith
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Leon Goossens Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra
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José Feliciano
Miss Otis Regrets
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Eagles
Desperado
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Orchestra: Vienna Octet
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Full Tilt Boogie Band
Me and Bobby Mcgee
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Maria Farandouri & John Williams
Tou Pikramenou
Book Choice
Italian Touring Atlas of the World
Luxury Choice
Pencils and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Susannah York |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Mar 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 7 Mar 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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