Gerald Harper
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Gerald Harper.
Favourite track: Otello - Opening by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Luxury: Videotape or film of the full five-days' play of a Test match
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Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Castaway's Favourite
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Giuseppe Verdi
Una vela (from Otello)
Soloist: Mario del Monaco Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Rome Conductor: Alberto Erede
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Giuseppe Verdi
Solenne in quest'ora (from La forza del destino)
Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Renato Cellini
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 41 in C major 'Jupiter'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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William Shakespeare
Hamlet Act 5, Scene 2
Artist: Paul Scofield and cast
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Nocturne in B major, Op. 32/1
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Robert Preston
Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Players
Book Choice
How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
Luxury Choice
Videotape or film of the full five-days' play of a Test match
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gerald Harper |
Broadcast
- Mon 13 Feb 196713:10Home Service
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