Ron Moody
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Ron Moody.
Favourite track: Sparky's Magic Piano by Henry Blair & Verne Smith
Book: A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Luxury: Oil painting
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Castaway's Favourite
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Henry Blair & Billy May Orchestra
Sparky's Magic Piano
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique'
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim
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Sergey Prokofiev
The Love For Three Oranges
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Giacomo Puccini
Nessun dorma
Soloist: Jussi Björling Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra
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Red Army Ensemble
Kalinka
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Ron Moody
Rinkety Tink
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Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Dragon
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Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Book Choice
A History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell
Luxury Choice
Oil painting
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ron Moody |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Nov 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 1 Dec 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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