Norman St John-Stevas
Roy Plomley's castaway is MP Norman St John-Stevas.
Favourite track: Dove Sono by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Collected Sermons by John Henry Cardinal Newman
Luxury: Emerald
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Elisabeth Schumann & Leo Rosenek
Early Morning
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Giuseppe Verdi
Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Richard Bonynge
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I Remember It Well (from Gigi)
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Charles Gounod
Papal March (Marche pontificale)
Orchestra: Orchestra Of St Gabriel
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dove sono (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Margaret Price Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Lockhart
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Praise to the Holiest
Choir: Ambrosian Singers Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Édith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
Book Choice
Collected Sermons - John Henry Cardinal Newman
Luxury Choice
Emerald
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman St John-Stevas |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Jun 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 9 Jun 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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