Uffa Fox
Roy Plomley's castaway is yachtsman Uffa Fox.
Favourite track: To Music by Franz Schubert
Book: Anthology of world poetry
Luxury: Painting materials
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music - Hornpipe
Orchestra: Boyd Neel Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
An die Musik (To Music), D547
Soloist: Isobel Baillie, Gerald Moore
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Felix Mendelssohn
O, for the wings of a dove (from Hear My Prayer)
Soloist: Ernest Lough, G Thalben-Ball Choir: Choir of Temple Church, London
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Roy Henderson
Leanin'
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique'
Soloist: Solomon
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Ada Alsop
The Last Rose of Summer
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Royal Marine School of Music
Royal Visitor (from The Cowes Suite)
Book Choice
Anthology of world poetry
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Uffa Fox |
Broadcast
- Mon 29 Jun 195913:10Home Service
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