Ruskin Spear RA
Roy Plomley's castaway is painter Ruskin Spear RA.
Favourite track: Fantasia and Fugue In G Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Ends and Means by Aldous Huxley
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Music Played
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Alexandrov Song & Dance Ensemble
Song Of The Plains
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia and fugue in G minor BWV.542 'Great' (Fugue)
Performer: David Goode.Soloist: George Malcolm
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Fred Elizalde and his Orchestra
Sugar
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Roger Ruskin Spear
Dr Rock
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The Bonzo Dog Band
The Intro and The Outro
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Maurice Ravel
Jeux D'eau
Soloist: Walter Griesling
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Maurice Ravel
String Quartet in F Major
Orchestra: Galimir String Quartet
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Book Choice
Ends and Means - Aldous Huxley
Luxury Choice
Radio receiver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ruskin Spear RA |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Jul 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 30 Jul 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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