Wilfrid Brambell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Wilfrid Brambell.
Favourite track: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach/Hess
Book: Dictionary
Luxury: Scotch whisky and lager
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 in A major
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Maurice Chevalier
Louise
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Maggie Teyte & Gerald Moore
Plaisir d'Amour
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Myra Hess
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Georges Bizet
Serenade (from The Fair Maid of Perth Suite)
Soloist: John Heddle Nash
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Hölle Rache (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Rita Sreich Orchestra: RIAS Radio Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
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Frank Sinatra
These Foolish Things
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Là ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Irmgaard Seefried, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Orchestra: RIAS Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
Book Choice
Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Scotch whisky and lager
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Wilfrid Brambell |
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Mar 196413:40Home Service
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