Olivia Manning
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist Olivia Manning.
Favourite track: The Swan of Tuonela (Opus 22 No 2) by Jean Sibelius
Book: Growth and Form by D'Arcy Thompson
Luxury: Clue to buried treasure
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Laszio Tabor and his Orchestra
Romany Violin
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John McCormack
She Moved Through the Fair
Castaway's Favourite
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan of Tuonela
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Thea King Orchestra: Aeolian String Quartet
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The Beatles
Penny Lane
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Γιώργος Ζαμπέτας
Allegro Bouzouki
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from Orpheus and Euridice)
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
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Alexandrov Song & Dance Ensemble
Song of the Plains
Book Choice
Growth and Form - D'Arcy Thompson
Luxury Choice
Clue to buried treasure
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Olivia Manning |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Aug 196912:25BBC Radio 4
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