Charles Causley
Roy Plomley's castaway is poet Charles Causley.
Favourite track: The Play Of Daniel Overture by Ensemble Hortus Musicus
Book: Life of Johnson by James Boswell
Luxury: Piano
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Hortus Musicus
The Play Of Daniel Overture
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Charles Dibdin
Tom Bowling
Soloist: Robert Tear, Andre Previn
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Garland Wilson
Just One Of Those Things
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
Ozymandias
Artist: John Gielgud
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for 2 Pianos in E flat major (Piano Concerto No. 10)
Artist: Alfred Brendel, Wlater Klien Orchestra: Vienna Volksoper Orchestra
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The Ian Campbell Folk Group
The Cutty Wren
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Noel Coward, Carroll Gibbons
Imagine The Duchess's Feelings
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Leos Janáček
Sinfonietta
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
Life of Johnson - James Boswell
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Charles Causley |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Dec 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 7 Dec 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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