Rex Harrison
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Rex Harrison.
Favourite track: A Lull At Dawn by Barney Bigard and his Orchestra
Book: A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Luxury: Painting equipment for oils and watercolours
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Castaway's Favourite
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Barney Bigard and His Orchestra
A Lull At Dawn
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Clarinade
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Barney Bigard
Clarinet Lament
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The Benny Goodman Sextet
Slipped Disc
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The Benny Goodman Quartet
My Melancholy Baby
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Bach Goes To Town
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Carl Maria von Weber
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor
Soloist: Benny Goodman
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Benny Goodman Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
Book Choice
A History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell
Luxury Choice
Painting equipment for oils and watercolours
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rex Harrison |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Oct 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 26 Oct 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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