Norman Thelwell
Roy Plomley's castaway is cartoonist Norman Thelwell.
Favourite track: Nocturne in F Sharp by Frédéric Chopin
Book: Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
Luxury: Painting materials
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Music Played
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Edvard Grieg
Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1)
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Frank Sinatra
Three Coins In The Fountain
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Harry Belafonte
Island In The Sun
Castaway's Favourite
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Nocturne in F sharp major, Op. 15/2
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Arthur Sullivan
When a fellon's not engaged (from The Pirates of Penzance)
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia On Greensleeves
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27/2 'Moonlight'
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Alexander Borodin
Polovtsian Dances (from Prince Igor)
Book Choice
Swiss Family Robinson - Johann Wyss
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman Thelwell |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 May 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 7 May 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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