Stan Barstow
Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist Stan Barstow.
Favourite track: Symphony No 2 in E Flat by Edward Elgar
Book: The Modern Short Story by H E Bates
Luxury: Writing materials
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Jerome Moross
The Big Country
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Clarinet a la King
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Richard Strauss
Don Quixote
Soloist: Frank Miller Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 2 in E flat major
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2 in D major
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
Moonglow
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Moose March
Book Choice
The Modern Short Story - H E Bates
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Stan Barstow |
Broadcast
- Mon 13 Apr 196413:40Home Service
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