Professor Barry Cunliffe
Roy Plomley's castaway is archaeologist Professor Barry Cunliffe.
Favourite track: Clarinet Quintet In A Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Book on plant genetics
Luxury: Still
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Leos Janáček
Sinfonietta
Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra
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Siegfried's Funeral March (from Götterdämmerung)
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: John McCaw
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Leonard Cohen
Sisters Of Mercy
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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The Holy Modal Rounders
If You Want To Be A Bird
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Los Calchakis
Antara
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Book Choice
Book on plant genetics
Luxury Choice
Still
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Barry Cunliffe |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Aug 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Aug 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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