Sir Cecil Beaton
Roy Plomley's castaway is photographer and designer Sir Cecil Beaton.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 1 in C by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Scrapbook
Luxury: Cashmere Shawl
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Franz Lehár
Ich seh' schon (from The Merry Widow)
Soloist: Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Les Sylphides
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Fred Astaire
Cheek To Cheek
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Francis Poulenc
Les Biches Ballet Suite - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Roger Désormière
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Louis Jourdan
Gigi
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Kurt Weill
Ballad of Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera)
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Gustav Mahler
Die zwei blauen Augen (from Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductot: Barbirolli
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 1 in C Major
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
Book Choice
Scrapbook
Luxury Choice
Cashmere Shawl
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Cecil Beaton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 26 Jan 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 Feb 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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