Graham Usher
Roy Plomley's castaway is ballet dancer Graham Usher.
Favourite track: Fly Me To The Moon by Bart Howard
Book: Collected works by Beatrix Potter
Luxury: The Nike Of Samothrace, in The Louvre
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Anton Rubinstein
Romance in E flat major, Op. 44/1
Orchestra: Capitol Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Dragon
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Richard Strauss
Salome
Soloist: Birgit Nilsson Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Bart Howard
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
Orchestra: Discotheque Orchestra
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César Franck
Symphonic Variations
Soloist: Moura Lympany
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Oscar Wilde
Lady Bracknell Interviews John Worthing (from The Importance Of Being Earnest)
Artist: Edith Evans, John Gielgud
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Giacomo Puccini
Act 1 Duet (from Tosca)
Soloist: Leontyne Price Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
La Fille Mal Gardee
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Carol Channing
Hello Dolly
Book Choice
Collected works - Beatrix Potter
Luxury Choice
The Nike Of Samothrace, in The Louvre
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Graham Usher |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 May 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 18 May 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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