John Mortimer
Roy Plomley's castaway is playwright and barrister John Mortimer.
Favourite track: Voi Che Sapete (from The Marriage of Figaro) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
Luxury: Marble bath with constant hot water
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Voi che sapete (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Sena Jurinac Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird Suite
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
Moonlight Serenade
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Luigi Boccherini
Quintet No 2 in C Major for Guitar and Strings
Soloist: Aliro Diaz, Alexander Schneider et al
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Loveless Love
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor
Orchestra: Scottish Trio
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William Shakespeare
Our revels now are ended (from The Tempest)
Artist: John Gielgud
Book Choice
A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu - Marcel Proust
Luxury Choice
Marble bath with constant hot water
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Mortimer |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Jan 196813:10Home Service
- Mon 22 Jan 196812:25Home Service
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