Roald Dahl
Roy Plomley's castaway is children's writer Roald Dahl.
Favourite track: Agnus Dei by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The New Oxford Book of English Verse by Helen Gardner
Luxury: Still, grapevine cuttings and tobacco seeds
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Giacomo Puccini
Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Enrico Caruso
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Dylan Thomas
Fern Hill
Read by Dylan THomas
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Agnus Dei (from Requiem Mass)
Choir: Vienna Singverein
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Gabriel Fauré
Sanctus (from Requiem)
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata in A major
Soloist: Alfred Brendel
Book Choice
The New Oxford Book of English Verse - Helen Gardner
Luxury Choice
Still, grapevine cuttings and tobacco seeds
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Roald Dahl |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Oct 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 2 Nov 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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