John Hillaby
Roy Plomley's castaway is naturalist and writer John Hillaby.
Favourite track: Dies Irae by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Journey Through Britain by John Hillaby
Luxury: Journey Through Europe by J Hillaby
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Sergey Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra
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Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 50/1
Orchestra: Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet
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Royal Kalinga Drummers Of The Mwami
Royal Tutsi Drums
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Thomas Tallis
Lamentations of Jeremiah
Choir: Renaissance Singers
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Sergey Prokofiev
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor
Soloist: John Browning Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Hölle Rache (from The Magic Flute)
Orchestra: London Festival Orchestra Conductor: Camarata
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The Singing Dogs
Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake
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Giuseppe Verdi
Dies irae (from Requiem Mass)
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Tullio Serafin
Book Choice
Journey Through Britain - John Hillaby
Luxury Choice
Journey Through Europe by J Hillaby
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Hillaby |
Broadcasts
- Sat 26 Apr 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 28 Apr 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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