Colin Wilson
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Colin Wilson.
Favourite track: String Quartet in F by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Travels in the Arabian Desert by Charles Montagu Doughty
Luxury: Supply of Beaujolais
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Schwüles Gedünst schwebt in der Luft (from Das Rheingold')
Soloist: Eberhard Wachter Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
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Yves Montand
Et La Fete Continue
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Fred Astaire
Something's Gotta Give
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in F
Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
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Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra
Covent Garden
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Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang
Jazz Me Blues
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Kurt Weill
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Soloist: Lotte Lenya Orchestra: Berlin Radio Orchestra
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Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Opera D'Aran
Book Choice
Travels in the Arabian Desert - Charles Montagu Doughty
Luxury Choice
Supply of Beaujolais
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Wilson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Oct 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 24 Oct 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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