Sir Laurens van der Post
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and explorer Sir Laurens Van Der Post.
Book: The Odyssey by Homer
Luxury: Piano
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music
Orchestra: Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Burger & Van Dyl
Sarie Marais
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Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55/1
Soloist: Peter Katin
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Orchestre de Danse Alexander
Sous les toits de Paris
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Storm
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Eduard van Beinum
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Maurice Ravel
La Valse
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Emil Gilels Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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St Andrew's College Choir, East Africa
The First Nowell (in Swahili)
Book Choice
The Odyssey - Homer
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Laurens van der Post |
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Mar 195913:10Home Service
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