Michael Craig
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Michael Craig.
Favourite track: The Swan of Tuonela by Jean Sibelius
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Musical instrument
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Music Played
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Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra
Well, Did You Evah?
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Benny Goodman Orchestra: Boston Symphony String Quartet
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Édith Piaf
La vie en rose
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Léo Delibes
Waltz (from Coppélia)
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
Castaway's Favourite
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan of Tuonela
Orchestra: Stokowski Symphony Orchestra
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Joan Baez
We Shall Overcome
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Orchestra: Sinfonia of London Conductor: John Barbirolli
Book Choice
The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
Luxury Choice
Musical instrument
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Craig |
Broadcast
- Mon 8 Aug 196613:10Home Service
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