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Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Roy Hay.

Favourite track: Symphony No 6 in F Major (Opus 68) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Candide by Voltaire
Luxury: Asparagus seed

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Mon 3 Jul 196113:10
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Music Played

  • Jean Sablon

    Paris, tu n'as pas changé

  • Frédéric Chopin - Etude No 2 in A Minor (Opus 10) / No 3 in E Major (Opus 10)

    Soloist: Alfred Cortot

  • Sir Harry Lauder

    Oh, How I Weary, Deary

  • John McCormack

    I Hear You Calling Me

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'

      Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Johann Strauss II - Emperor Waltz

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Les Compagnons de la Chanson

    Bras Dessus, Bras Dessous

  • Georges Bizet

    Farandole (from L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2)

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Book Choice

    • Candide - Voltaire

  • Luxury Choice

    • Asparagus seed

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestRoy Hay

Broadcast

  • Mon 3 Jul 196113:10
    Home Service

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