Jon Vickers
Roy Plomley's castaway is tenor Jon Vickers.
Favourite track: St Matthew Passion (Final Chorus) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Report to Greco by Saki
Luxury: Child's ball
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Welcome to My Dream
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The Mantovani Orchestra
True Love
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Enrico Caruso
Rachel! Quand de Signeur le Grace Tutelaire
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
The Twenty-Third Psalm
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208)
Soloist: Phyllis Sellick, Cyril Smith
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Choir: Mendelssohn Choir Orchestra: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Ernest Macmillan
Book Choice
Report to Greco - Saki
Luxury Choice
Child's ball
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jon Vickers |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Mar 196813:10Home Service
- Mon 25 Mar 196812:25Home Service
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