Dave Allen
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Dave Allen.
Favourite track: Canon In D by Johann Pachelbel
Book: Ballard of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Painting by Van Hook
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Isaac Albéniz
Asturias
Soloist: John Willams
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Johann Strauss
Radetzky March
Choir: Johann Strauss Orchestra Of Vienna Conductor: Willi Boskovsky
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
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Leonard Bernstein
West Side Story Medley
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Peggy Lee
I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard
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Joseph Haydn
Keyboard Concerto in D major
Soloist: George Malcolm
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D major
Orchestra: Jean-François Paillard Orchestra
Book Choice
Ballard of Reading Gaol - Oscar Wilde
Luxury Choice
Painting by Van Hook
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dave Allen |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Jul 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Jul 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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