Christopher Gable
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Christopher Gable.
Favourite track: Abschied by Gustav Mahler
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Still
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Music Played
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet
Orchestra: Orchestre De La Suisse
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Joan Sutherland
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe
Orchestra: Orchestre De Las Suisse Romande
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Barbra Streisand
I'm The Greatest Star
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Frederick Delius
A Song Of Summer
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Gustav Mahler
Wenn dein Mütterlein (from Kindertotenlieder)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Joni Mitchell
Nathan La Franeer
Castaway's Favourite
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Still
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Christopher Gable |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Oct 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 16 Oct 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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