Russell Brockbank
Roy Plomley's castaway is cartoonist and illustrator Russell Brockbank.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Johannes Brahms
Book: Navigational manual
Luxury: Drawing materials
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Music Played
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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Charles‐Marie Widor
Toccata (from Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor)
Soloist: Simon Preston
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Prelude
Soloist: Andres Segovia
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Sound Effects
BRM V16 Racing Car in Circuit at Silverstone
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King's College Chapel Choir
Past Three O'Clock
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The Oscar Peterson Trio
Tenderly
Castaway's Favourite
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Fritz Reiner
Book Choice
Navigational manual
Luxury Choice
Drawing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Russell Brockbank |
Broadcast
- Mon 14 Sep 196413:40Home Service
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