Alan Bennett
Roy Plomley's castaway is playwright Alan Bennett.
Favourite track: St Matthew Passion (Final Chorus) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Complete set of Horizon by Cyril Connolly
Luxury: Unending supply of afternoon teas
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William Walton
Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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Richard Strauss
Marie Theres'! Hab' mir's gelobt (Act 3 Trio) (from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann. Elisabeth Schumann, Maria Olszweska Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Robert Heger
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Artist Unknown
West of Exeter (Railway sounds)
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Hector Berlioz
Villanelle (from Les nuits d'été)
Soloist: Eleanor Steber Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Dmitri Mitropoulos
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The Choir of Temple Church
Now Thank We All Our God
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Johannes Brahms
German Requiem
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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The Ivy League
Funny How Love Can Be
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Book Choice
Complete set of Horizon - Cyril Connolly
Luxury Choice
Unending supply of afternoon teas
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Bennett |
Broadcast
- Mon 28 Aug 196712:20Home Service
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