Richard Briers
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian and actor Richard Briers.
Favourite track: Les biches by Francis Poulenc
Book: Plays and novels by Samuel Beckett
Luxury: Piano
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Music Played
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Winston Churchill
Every Man to His Post (speech, 11 September 1940)
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William Walton
Fanfare: Music plays (from Richard III)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
Castaway's Favourite
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Francis Poulenc
Les Biches Ballet Suite
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Roger Désormière
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Singleton Palmer and his Dixieland Band
St James' Infirmary
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William Shakespeare
The Tempest
Artist: John Gielgud
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The Beatles
Within You, Without You
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Mazurka in C sharp minor, Op. 63/3
Soloist: Adam Harasiewicz
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Noel Coward & Gertrude Lawrence
You Were There
Book Choice
Plays and novels - Samuel Beckett
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Briers |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Aug 196713:10Home Service
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