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Benjamin Luxon
Roy Plomley's castaway is baritone Benjamin Luxon.
Favourite track: Spem In Alium by Tallis
Book: Collected stories by Idris Shah
Luxury: A piano and music
Last on
Tue 30 Jan 197912:20
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir
The Newquay Fisherman's Song
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Dylan Thomas
Under Milk Wood
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Dawn
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
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Giuseppe Verdi
Piango su voi (from Simon Boccanegra)
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Proficiscere, anima Christiana
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Thomas Tallis
Spem in alium
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Peter Ustinov
Mock Mozart
Book Choice
Collected stories - Idris Shah
Luxury Choice
A piano and music
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Benjamin Luxon |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Jan 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 30 Jan 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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