Bevis Hillier
Roy Plomley's castaway is historian Bevis Hillier.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Street Map of London
Luxury: Bonsai tree
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Soloist: Louis Kentner Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Und Steht Ihr Fruh
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Franz Schubert
Violin Sonata (Sonatina) in A minor, D385
Soloist: Josef Suk, Rudolf Buchbinder
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John McCormack, Gerald Moore
Loveliest Of Trees
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Johannes Brahms
Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E flat major
Soloist: Jacques Lancelot
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Johnny Tillotson
Poetry In Motion
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Sergey Prokofiev
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major
Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra
Book Choice
Street Map of London
Luxury Choice
Bonsai tree
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bevis Hillier |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Sep 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 Sep 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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