Paul Jennings
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and comedian Paul Jennings.
Book: Ontological Argument from St Anselm to Contempory Philosphers
Luxury: Steam locomotive and railway
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Anna Russell & John Coveart
How To Do Your Own Gilbert & Sullivan
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Edward Elgar
Enigma Variations
Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Christian Ferras Orchestra: Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Menuhin
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William Byrd
Mass for four voices
Choir: Kings College Chapel Choir
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Horn Concerto No. 2 in E flat major
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonis Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Henry Purcell
Sound the trumpet (from Birthday Ode 'Come ye sons of art away')
Soloist: Alfred Deller, John Whitworth
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T. S. Eliot
The Dry Salvages
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Missa Solemnis - Credo
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Book Choice
Ontological Argument from St Anselm to Contempory Philosphers
Luxury Choice
Steam locomotive and railway
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Paul Jennings |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Oct 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Oct 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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