Tyrone Guthrie
Roy Plomley's castaway is director Tyrone Guthrie.
Favourite track: Double Concerto in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Anthology of poetry, some in French and German
Luxury: Rum
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia in C minor
Soloist: Wanda Landowska
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Dylan Thomas
Fern Hill
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Sir Harry Lauder
Stop Yer Tickling, Jock
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I Remember
Soloist: John Cross Orchestra: Sadler's Wells Orchestra
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Georges Bizet
La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (Flower Song) (from Carman)
Soloist: James Johnston Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
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James Joyce
Anna Livia Plurabelle from Finnegans Wake
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Harry Hemsley
The Kiddies Go Carolling
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Gioconda de Vito Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Anthony Bernard
Book Choice
Anthology of poetry, some in French and German
Luxury Choice
Rum
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Tyrone Guthrie |
Broadcast
- Mon 20 Apr 195913:10Home Service
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