Bill Sowerbutts
Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Bill Sowerbutts.
Favourite track: Les Francs Juges (Overture) by Hector Berlioz
Book: English Dictionary
Luxury: Tobacco seeds and a brewing vat
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Hector Berlioz
Les Francs-juges Overture
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Giuseppe Verdi
Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Für Elise
Soloist: Alfred Brendel
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Nuns' Chorus & Laura's Song (from Casanova)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir
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Charles Gounod
Ave Maria
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Gioachino Rossini
Una voce poco fa (from The Barber of Seville)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
English Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Tobacco seeds and a brewing vat
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bill Sowerbutts |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Sep 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 17 Sep 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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