T C Fairbairn
Plomley's castaway is impresario T C Fairbairn.
Favourite track: Prize Song by Richard Wagner
Book: The complete works by John Milton
Luxury: Tape recorder
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Madame Stiles Allen
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Charles Gounod
Ah! je ris (Jewel Song) (from Faust)
Soloist: Miriam Licette
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Forging Song (from Siegfried)
Soloist: Lauritz Melchior Orchestra: Sinfonia Of London Conductor: Robert Heger
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Giacomo Puccini
Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Beniamino Gigli
Castaway's Favourite
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Prize Song (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Walter Widdop
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Prelude & Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin)
Orchestra: Bayreuth Festival Chorus and Orchestra
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Giuseppe Verdi
Celeste Aida (from Aida)
Soloist: Placido Domingo Orchestra: German Opera Orchestra, Berlin Conductor: Nello Santi
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Giuseppe Verdi
Grand March (from Aida)
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
Book Choice
The complete works - John Milton
Luxury Choice
Tape recorder
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | T C Fairbairn |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 May 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 20 May 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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