Robert Robinson
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Robert Robinson.
Favourite track: Anna Livia Plurabelle by James Joyce
Book: The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Luxury: White Burgundy
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Rudof Jettel Orchestra: Pro Musica Orchestra, Vienna Conductor: Emmer
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Lotte Lenya
Lust
Castaway's Favourite
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James Joyce
Anna Livia Plurabelle from Finnegans Wake
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Gaetano Donizetti
Don Pasquale
Soloist: Juan Oncina, Lina Aimaro Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra
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Jackie and Bridie
Back Buchanan Street
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
Soloist: Ingrid Haebler Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Geraint Evans
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T. S. Eliot
The Love Song Of J Alfred Prufrock
Book Choice
The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
White Burgundy
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Robinson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Aug 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 18 Aug 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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