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Francis Chichester

Roy Plomley's castaway is yachtsman Francis Chichester.

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Mon 23 Oct 196113:10
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Music Played

  • Johann Strauss II - Blue Danube Waltz

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Bruce Trent

    Blue Room

  • Ukelele Ike & Cliff Edwards

    Singin' in the Rain

  • Azuma Kabuki Musicians

    Dojoji

  • Jacques Offenbach

    Orpheus in the Underworld

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Swan Lake - Act 2

    Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

  • Ezio Pinza

    Some Enchanted Evening

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

    Soloist: Emil Gilels Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ludwig

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestFrancis Chichester

Broadcast

  • Mon 23 Oct 196113:10
    Home Service

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