Derek McCulloch
Roy Plomley's castaway is radio presenter Derek McCulloch.
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Inflatable pillow
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Music Played
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Frederick Delius
Intermezzo (from Irmelin)
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Erno Dohnanyi
Variations on a Nursery Theme
Soloist: Gwen Catley
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Cimarosa/Benjamin
Oboe Concerto in C
Soloist: Leon Goossens Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Felix Mendelssohn
O, for the wings of a dove (from Hear My Prayer)
Soloist: Isobel Baillie
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The Obernkirchen Children's Choir
Cuckoo Cries
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Marta Eggerth
Lovely Like the Dawn of Spring
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Jules Massenet
En fermant les yeux (from Manon)
Soloist: Nicolai Gedda Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Harriet Cohen
Cornish Rhapsody
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Inflatable pillow
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Derek McCulloch |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Jun 195813:10Home Service
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