Bryan Forbes
Roy Plomley's castaway is filmmaker, writer and actor Bryan Forbes.
Favourite track: Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
Book: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
Luxury: Roulette wheel
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Music Played
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Manuel Diaz Cano
Les jeux interdits
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor
Soloist: Rudolf Serkin Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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The Goons
Tales of Men's Shirts
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John Barry and His Orchestra
Theme from King Rat
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Giacomo Puccini
O soave fanciulla (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles, Jussi Björling Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Keith Hamshere
Where is Love?
Castaway's Favourite
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Carl Orff
Carmina Burana
Choir: Rutgers University Choir Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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Nat King Cole
When I Fall in Love
Book Choice
Cyrano de Bergerac - Edmond Rostand
Luxury Choice
Roulette wheel
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Bryan Forbes |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Aug 196613:10Home Service
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