James Mason
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor James Mason.
Favourite track: My Man by Billie Holiday
Book: Finnegans Wake by James Joyce
Luxury: Bagpipes
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Music Played
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Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges - Weary Blues
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The Count Basie Orchestra
The Kid from Red Bank
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Prelude No. 3 in A minor
Soloist: Julian Bream
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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Wilhelm Backhaus Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Béla Bartók - The Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Orchestra: Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati
Castaway's Favourite
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Billie Holiday
My Man
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Cimarosa/Benjamin
Oboe Concerto in C
Soloist: Leon Goossens Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Black Watch Pipes, Drums and Regimental Band
Scotland the Brave
Book Choice
Finnegans Wake - James Joyce
Luxury Choice
Bagpipes
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Mason |
Broadcast
- Mon 6 Mar 196113:10Home Service
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