Hugh Griffith
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Hugh Griffith.
Favourite track: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden (from St Matthew Passion) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Blank paper and pencils
Luxury: Champagne
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Music Played
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David Ffrangcon Thomas & Osian Ellis
David of the White Rock
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Dylan Thomas
Return Journey
Artist: Hugh Griffith
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Marino Marini ed il suo Quartetto
Basta un poco di musica
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Amy Parry-Williams & Meredydd Evans
Nghariad I Lawr Yn Y Berllan
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major
Soloist: Albert Schweitzer
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - O Haupt voll Blut
Soloist: Peter Pears, Otakar Kraus et al Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Book Choice
Blank paper and pencils
Luxury Choice
Champagne
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Hugh Griffith |
Broadcast
- Mon 6 Mar 196713:10Home Service
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