Dr Jacob Bronowski
Roy Plomley's castaway is scientist and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski.
Favourite track: Se Vuol Ballare by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Volume on chess championship play
Luxury: Antique chess set
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Franz Schubert
Wasserflut (from Winterreise)
Soloist: Richard Tauber, Mischa Spoliansky
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Ewan MacColl
The Four-Loom Weaver
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Se vuol ballare (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Giuseppe Taddei Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Lotte Lenya
Seeräuber Jenny
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Tom Lehrer
The Wild West
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Benjamin Britten
Not in the hands of boys (from War Requiem)
Soloist: Peter Pears Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Peter Racine Fricker
String Quartet No. 2
Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
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Marlene Dietrich
Falling In Love Again
Book Choice
Volume on chess championship play
Luxury Choice
Antique chess set
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jacob Bronowski |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Jan 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 7 Jan 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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