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David Bellamy
Roy Plomley's castaway is botanist David Bellamy.
Favourite track: The Better Land by Clara Butt
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Linen sheets
Last on
Tue 21 Nov 197812:20
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Clara Butt
The Better Land
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Jacques Ibert
Divertissement for Chamber Orchestra
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Recording Of Small Children Playing Nursery Games
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Carl Orff
Veris leta facies (from Carmina Burana)
Choir: Brighton Festival Chorus
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Ludwig Koch
Dawn Chorus
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Léo Delibes
Coppélia
Orchestra: Suisse Romande Orchestra Conductor: Anserment
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Franz Schubert
Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III), D839
Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra and Chorus
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Édith Piaf
Je Sais Comment
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Linen sheets
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Bellamy |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Nov 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 21 Nov 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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