Hardie Ratcliffe
Roy Plomley's castaway is trade union official Hardie Ratcliffe.
Favourite track: Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Book: Russian grammar
Luxury: Guitar
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Thunder and Lightning Polka
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari
The Jewels of Madonna (Act 3 Intermezzo)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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Lars‐Erik Larsson
Concerto for Saxophone
Soloist: Sigurd Rascher Orchestra: Stockholm Radio Orchestra Conductor: Tonsattaren
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Harry Gold and his Band
The Charleston
Castaway's Favourite
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Scheherazade
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Ted Heath & His Music
South Rampart Street Parade
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Richard Strauss
Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel
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Vincenzo Bellini
La Sonnambula Act 2
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Antonio Votto
Book Choice
Russian grammar
Luxury Choice
Guitar
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Hardie Ratcliffe |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 Nov 196413:40Home Service
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