James Bolam
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor James Bolam.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Selected cases of French wine
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Orchestra Conductor: Andre Cluytens
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Heartbreak Hotel
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Ethel Merman
They Say It's Wonderful
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Münchinger
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Gerard Hoffnung
Speech At The Oxford Union
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United Artists Studio Orchestra
The Call Of The Faraway Hills
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Frank Loesser
Fugue For Tin Horns (from Guys and Dolls)
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Simon & Garfunkel
Seven O'Clock News/Silent Night
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Selected cases of French wine
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Bolam |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Mar 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Mar 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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