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Phyllis Barclay-Smith

Roy Plomley's castaway is ornithologist Phyllis Barclay-Smith.

Favourite track: Nocturne In E Flat Major (Opus 9, No. 2) by Frédéric Chopin
Book: The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Pair of field glasses

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Mon 2 Sep 197412:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9/2

      Soloist: Artur Rubinstein

  • Franz Schubert

    Die Forelle (The Trout), D550

    Soloist: Jorge Bolet

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O soave fanciulla (from La Bohème)

    Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles, Jussi Björling Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini

  • Unknown

    Recordings Of Birdsongs

  • Magyari Imre

    The Aspen

  • Richard Wagner

    Ride of the Valkyries (Die Walküre)

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • Regius Hoareau & The Nightshades

    Follow The Wind To Cousin

  • Book Choice

    • The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pair of field glasses

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestPhyllis Barclay-Smith

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 Aug 197419:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 2 Sep 197412:25
    BBC Radio 4

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