Sir Learie Constantine
Roy Plomley's castaway is cricketer Sir Learie Constantine.
Favourite track: De L'Il Piccaninny's Gone to Sleep by Paul Robeson
Book: The Old Curiosity Shop and David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Cricket Bat
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Music Played
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Raymond Quevedo
Graf Zeppelin
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Paul Robeson
Ol' Man River
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Soloist: Zino Francescatti
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Rudolf Serkin Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix (from Samson and Delilah)
Soloist: Marion Anderson
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Lord Beginner
Australia v West Indies Calypso
Castaway's Favourite
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Paul Robeson
De L'Il Piccaninny's Gone to Sleep
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Sir Henry Rowley Bishop
Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark
Soloist: Amelita Galli-Curci
Book Choice
The Old Curiosity Shop - Charles Dickens, David Copperfield - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
Cricket bat
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Learie Constantine |
Broadcast
- Mon 4 Feb 196313:40Home Service
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