Denholm Elliott
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Denholm Elliott.
Favourite track: Kyrie A 4 by John Taverner
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Still
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Concierto De Aranjuez
Soloist: Siegfried Behrend Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Don't Let It Bother You
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
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Shirley Bassey
The Lady Is A Tramp
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Robert Stolz
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Chicago
Castaway's Favourite
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John Taverner
Kyrie a 4
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir
Book Choice
Survival manual
Luxury Choice
Still
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Denholm Elliott |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Sep 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 16 Sep 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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