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Sir Oliver Millar
Roy Plomley's castaway is surveyor of Queen's pictures Sir Oliver Millar.
Favourite track: Sull Aria by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Emma by Jane Austen
Luxury: Sketchbook, pencil, pen and ink
Last on
Mon 6 Jun 197712:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Arthur Sullivan
If you're anxious for to shine (from Patience)
Librettist: William Gilbert.![]()
Benjamin Britten
The Plough Boy
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The Band of the Coldstream Guards
Lilliburlero
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
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Henry Purcell
I attempt from love's sickness to fly (from The Indian Queen)
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sull'aria (from The Marriage of Figaro)
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military'
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Benjamin Britten
The Little Sweep
Book Choice
Emma - Jane Austen
Luxury Choice
Sketchbook, pencil, pen and ink
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Oliver Millar |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Jun 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Jun 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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