Robert Powell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Robert Powell.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor by Gustav Mahler
Book: Modern English Usage by Henry W Fowler
Luxury: Typewriter
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Leos Janáček
Sinfonietta
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karel Ancerl
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Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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John Keats
When I Have Fears
Soloist: Ralph Richardson
Castaway's Favourite
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Bernard Haitink
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Bob Dylan
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
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Igor Stravinsky
The Soldier's Tale Suite
Soloist: Israel Baker
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Samba De Orfeu (from Black Orpheus)
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Narrator
Variations on a Theme of Paganini
Soloist: Julian Lloyd Webber
Book Choice
Modern English Usage - Henry W Fowler
Luxury Choice
Typewriter
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Powell |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Jan 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 9 Jan 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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