Anthony Lawrence
Roy Plomley's castaway is BBC Far East correspondent Anthony Lawrence.
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
Luxury: Two armchairs
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27/2
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Turner Layton
These Foolish Things
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Lee Lynn
Yunan Province
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Lotte Lenya
Pirate Jenny
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Franz Schubert
Die Forelle (The Trout), D550
Soloist: Elizabeth Schumann, George Reeves
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York Celebrations Choir
Onward Christian Soldiers
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Charles Coborn
The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo/I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts
Book Choice
A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu - Marcel Proust
Luxury Choice
Two armchairs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Lawrence |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Sep 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 11 Sep 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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