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David Hemmings
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor David Hemmings.
Favourite track: The Young Persons Guide To The Orchestra by Benjamin Britten
Book: The Seeing Eye by Paul Klee and The Nature of Nature by Paul Klee
Luxury: Architectural pens and paper
Last on
Mon 30 Jun 197512:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Rex Harrison
When I Look In Your Eyes
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Woody Allen
Woody Allen At Mr Kelly's Chicago
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Andrés Segovia
Prelude
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Elton John & Leslie Duncan
Love Song
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Ethel Merman
Mr Goldstone
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Richard Harris
MacArthur Park
Castaway's Favourite
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Benjamin Britten
Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
Book Choice
The Seeing Eye - Paul Klee, The Nature of Nature - Paul Klee
Luxury Choice
Architectural pens and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Hemmings |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Jun 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 30 Jun 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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