Wilfred Thesiger
Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Wilfred Thesiger.
Favourite track: Pie Jesu by Gabriel Fauré
Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Luxury: Supply of acid drops
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Castaway's Favourite
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Gabriel Fauré
Pie Jesu (from Requiem)
Soloist: Robert Chilcott Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Conductor: David Willcocks
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The Ethiopian Coptic Church
The Birth Of Christ
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Pipes and Drums of HM 2nd Battalion Scots Guards
Highland Laddie
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Enrique Granados
The maiden and the nightingale (from Goyescas)
Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Rashaida Desert Nomads
Music Of The Rashaida
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Modest Mussorgsky
Death of Boris (from Boris Godunov)
Soloist: Feodor Chaliapin Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra
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T. S. Eliot
What The Thunder Said
Artist: Alec Guinness
Book Choice
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon
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Walter de la Mare
Arabia
Artist: Robert Harris
Luxury Choice
Supply of acid drops
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Wilfred Thesiger |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Oct 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 12 Oct 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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