Timothy West
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Timothy West.
Favourite track: Bagatelle In B Flat by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Le Morte D'Arthur by Thomas Mallory
Luxury: Typewriter
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Sarah Vaughan
Ain't No Use
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Richard Strauss
Beim Schlafengehen (from Four Last Songs)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
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Felix Mendelssohn
Octet for Strings in E flat major
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
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Judi Dench & Barry Dennen
Don't Tell Mama
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Walter Berry Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Bagatelles, Op. 119 - No. 11 in B flat major
Soloist: Alfred Brendel
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor - Gloria in excelsis
Soloist: Herta Topper Orchestra: Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 94 in G major 'Surprise'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Le Morte D'Arthur - Thomas Mallory
Luxury Choice
Typewriter
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Timothy West |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Feb 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 22 Feb 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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