Valerie Singleton
Roy Plomley's castaway is interviewer and reporter Valerie Singleton.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Outline of History by H G Wells
Luxury: Small photographic darkroom
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Marvin Gaye
What's Going On?
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
Soloist: Jacqueline Du Pré Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rudolf Kempe
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John Kalatzis
Sergeant Stamoulis
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor
Soloist: Léon Goosens, Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Bath Festival Orchestra
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Ray Walston
There Is Nothin' Like A Dame
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
The Outline of History - H G Wells
Luxury Choice
Small photographic darkroom
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Valerie Singleton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Jul 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 29 Jul 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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