Irene Thomas
Roy Plomley's castaway is former Brain Of Britain and radio personality Irene Thomas.
Favourite track: Soave Sia Il Vento by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Score of the opera Fidelio by Beethoven
Luxury: Teddy bear stuffed with tea bags
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Robert Shaw Chorale
Fa Una Canzone
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Band of HM Royal Marines
Sunset
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Richard Heuberger
Im Chambre Separee (from Der Opernball)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Ackermann
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Thomas L. Thomas
Begilior Gwyneth Gwyn
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Val Doonican
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Artist: George Mitchell Choir
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Yuri Guliov
The Field
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Thomas Tallis
Spem in alium
Choir: Cambridge Musical Society
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Christa Ludwig, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Walter Berry Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm
Book Choice
Score of the opera Fidelio - Beethoven
Luxury Choice
Teddy bear stuffed with tea bags
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Irene Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Jun 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 19 Jun 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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