Johnny Morris
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Johnny Morris.
Favourite track: Spiel ich die Unschuld - Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II
Book: Finnegans Wake by James Joyce
Luxury: Yeast
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Music Played
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Béla Kéler
Lustspiel Overture
Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Clemens Schmalstich
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Strauss II - Spiel' ich die Unschuld (from Die Fledermaus)
Soloist: Wilma Lipp Choir: Vienna State Opera Chorus Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Clemens Krauss
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Antonio and his Spanish Dancers
Zapateado
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Gioachino Rossini
The Thieving Magpie Overture
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Georges Bizet
The Fair Maid of Perth
Soloist: John Heddle Nash
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 101 in D major 'Clock'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
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Gioachino Rossini
Una voce poco fa (from The Barber of Seville)
Soloist: Teresa Berganza
Book Choice
Finnegans Wake - James Joyce
Luxury Choice
Yeast
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Johnny Morris |
Broadcast
- Mon 1 Aug 196013:10Home Service
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