Rene Cutforth
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster and explorer Rene Cutforth.
Favourite track: Non so piu (from The Marriage of Figaro) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Cards of Identity by Nigel Dennis
Luxury: Silk vests and pants
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Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Non so più cosa son (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Teresa Berganza Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard
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George Formby
Leaning On A Lamp Post
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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The Red Army Ensemble: Moscow Military District
Stenka Razin
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Soloist: Wilhelm Kempff Orchestra: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
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Édith Piaf
La vie en rose
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Lena Horne
Stormy Weather
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Igor and David Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Goossens
Book Choice
Cards of Identity - Nigel Dennis
Luxury Choice
Silk vests and pants
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rene Cutforth |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 Jan 196713:10Home Service
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