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Philip Harben

Roy Plomley's castaway is radio and TV chef Philip Harben.

Luxury: Field glasses

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Tue 13 Sep 195513:10
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Music Played

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Io de' sospiri (Shepherd boy's song) (from Tosca)

    Soloist: Alvaro Dordova Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra, Milan

  • Robert Schumann

    Carnaval

    Soloist: Nikita Magaloff

  • Johnny Standley

    It's in the Book

  • Xavier Marcel Boulestin

    How To Make An Omelette Part Two: Practice

  • Andrew McKinley

    Three Kings

  • Frédéric Chopin - Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 25/7

    Soloist: Wilhelm Backhaus

  • Jacques Brunius

    Ordering A Meal (French Linguaphone Lessons)

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Soloist: Eileen Farrell, Nan Merriman Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Luxury Choice

    • Field glasses

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestPhilip Harben

Broadcast

  • Tue 13 Sep 195513:10
    Home Service

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