Sir Alec Guinness
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Alec Guinness.
Favourite track: Agnus Dei by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Paradise Lost by John Milton
Luxury: Apricot brandy
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Music Played
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Monks of the Abbey of St Pierre de Solesmes
Three Compline Hymns (Georgian Chants)
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Gabriel Fauré
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor
Soloist: Monique Fallot, Guy Fallot
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Robert Schumann
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Buddy Rich & Harry "Sweets" Edison - Barney's Bugle
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 94 in G major 'Surprise'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lehmann
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Laurindo Almeida
Capricho arabe
Castaway's Favourite
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Giuseppe Verdi
Agnus Dei (from Requiem Mass)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Oralia Dominguez Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Victor de Sabata
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The Ray Conniff Singers
It's the Talk of the Town
Book Choice
Paradise Lost - John Milton
Luxury Choice
Apricot brandy
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alec Guinness |
Broadcast
- Mon 27 Jun 196013:10Home Service
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