Kenneth Williams
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Kenneth Williams.
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No 6 in B Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The collected works by George Bernard Shaw
Luxury: Michelangelo's Apollo
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Gérard Souzay
Azualao
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81a 'Les adieux'
Soloist: Guiomar Novaes
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Dieterich Buxtehude
Prelude and Fugue in G minor
Soloist: Finn Videro
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Kenneth McKellar
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra
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Robert Schumann
Chiarina (from Carnaval)
Soloist: Geza Anda
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Johannes Brahms
Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (from German Requiem)
Choir: St Hedwig's Catherdral Choir Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rudolf Kempe
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Vanessa Lee
Clear Bright Morning
Book Choice
The collected works - George Bernard Shaw
Luxury Choice
Michelangelo's Apollo
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Kenneth Williams |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 May 196113:10Home Service
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