Celia Johnson
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Celia Johnson.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Novels by Anthony Trollope
Luxury: Rolls Royce
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major
Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 88 in G major 'Letter V'
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Noël Coward
Sail Away
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Jack Brymer Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner
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King's College Chapel Choir
O Come All Ye Faithful
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet
Orchestra: Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Choir: Stuttgart Hymnus Boys' Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra
Book Choice
Novels - Anthony Trollope
Luxury Choice
Rolls Royce
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Celia Johnson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Feb 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 3 Feb 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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