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Edward Woodward
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Edward Woodward.
Favourite track: Venus by Gustav Holst
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Bed
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Mon 25 Mar 197412:25
BBC Radio 4
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Music Played
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John Barry
The Lion In Winter
Castaway's Favourite
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Gustav Holst
Venus (from The Planets)
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Symphony Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Nat King Cole
The Very Thought Of You
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William Byrd
Mass for five voices
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Scheherazade - 1st movement
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Judi Dench
Cabaret
Book Choice
Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K Jerome
Luxury Choice
Bed
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edward Woodward |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Mar 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 25 Mar 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs
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