James Fitton
Roy Plomley's castaway is painter James Fitton.
Favourite track: Thou That Sitteth At The Right Hand Of God The Father by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Painting materials
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Giacomo Puccini
Act 4 Duet (from La Bohème)
Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major
Soloist: Igor & David Oistrakh Orchestra: Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra
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Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Quartet for Flute & Strings No. 1 in D major, K285
Soloist: Jean-Pierre Rampal Orchestra: Pasquier Trio
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Thou That Sitteth At The Right Hand Of God The Father
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Louis Armstrong and His Savoy Ballroom Five
St James' Infirmary
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Fitton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Jan 197119:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 11 Jan 197112:25BBC Radio 4
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