Professor Alan Gemmell
Roy Plomley's castaway is biologist Professor Alan Gemmell.
Favourite track: The Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn
Book: Book on elementary calculus
Luxury: Paper and pencils
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Kenneth McKellar
My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Ella Fitzgerald
Manhattan
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June In January
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T. S. Eliot
Murder In The Cathedral
Artist: Robert Donat
Castaway's Favourite
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Felix Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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George Gershwin
Oh, Lady be good (from Lady, Be Good!)
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Alan Care Trio
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Black Dyke Band
O Come All Ye Faithful
Book Choice
Book on elementary calculus
Luxury Choice
Paper and pencils
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Alan Gemmell |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Nov 197718:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 15 Nov 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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