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Anthony Smith
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and explorer Anthony Smith.
Favourite track: Iranian Love Song
Book: Atlas
Luxury: Sketching materials
Last on
Mon 5 Feb 197312:25
BBC Radio 4
Music Played
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Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major 'Trout'
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
Castaway's Favourite
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Iranian Love Song
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De Paur Chorus
Ose Yie
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Monty Sunshine
Petite Fleur
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Crazy Kid (from King Kong)
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Recording of the Calls of a Whale
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The Clancy Brothers
The Wild Colonial Boy
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Richard Strauss
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
Atlas
Luxury Choice
Sketching materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Smith |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Feb 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 5 Feb 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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