Frank Swinnerton
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist Frank Swinnerton.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 6 In F Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Diary of a Country Parson 1758-1802 by James Woodforde
Luxury: Gin and vermouth
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King's College Chapel Choir
The First Noel
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Ian Wallace
The Wee Cooper O' Fife
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Gioachino Rossini
William Tell Overture
Orchestra: New Queen's Hall Orchestra
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Marie Lloyd
A Little Of What You Fancy Does You Good
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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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 Conductor: Renato Cellini
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Arthur Sullivan/Mackerras
Pineapple Poll Ballet
Book Choice
The Diary of a Country Parson 1758-1802 - James Woodforde
Luxury Choice
Gin and vermouth
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Frank Swinnerton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Sep 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 Sep 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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