David Attenborough
Roy Plomley's castaway is zoologist David Attenborough.
Favourite track: String Quintet In G Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life by William Barry Lord
Luxury: Binoculars
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Music Played
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George Frideric Handel
The Lord Is my light (Chandos Anthem No. 10))
Soloist: Ian Partridge Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: David Willcocks
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 2 in D major
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Busoni
Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D minor - 5th movement (Chaconne)
Soloist: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Monserrat Caballe, Janet Baker, Richard Van Allen Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Colin Davis
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Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Igor Stravinsky
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Jan Dismas Zelenka
Trio Sonata No. 1 in F
Soloist: Sachka Gavriloff, Heinz Holliger, Klaus Thunemann, Lucio Buccarella, Christiane Jaccottet
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Benjamin Britten
Spring Symphony
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus, Covent Garden Conductor: Benjamin Britten
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quintet No. 4 in G minor
Soloist: Cecil aronowitz Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
Book Choice
Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life - William Barry Lord
Luxury Choice
Binoculars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Attenborough |
Broadcasts
- Sat 10 Mar 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 13 Mar 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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