Fred Hoyle
Roy Plomley's castaway is astrophysicist Fred Hoyle.
Luxury: Large photograph of a lot of people at race meet
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Music Played
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Jeremiah Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Là ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: John Brownlee, Audrey Mildmay Orchestra: Glydenbourne Festival Opera Orchestra
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William Shakespeare
This day is called the feast of Crispian (from Henry V)
Artist: Laurence Olivier
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Henry Purcell
Nymphs and Shepherds (from The Libertine)
Choir: Manchester Schoolchildren's Choir
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dance in G major, Op. 46/8
Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra
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Franz Schubert
Die Junge Nonne, D828
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier
Soloist: Friedrich Gulda
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata No. 208: Was mihr behagt - Schäfe können sicher weiden
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Luxury Choice
Large photograph of a lot of people at race meet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Fred Hoyle |
Broadcast
- Thu 9 Dec 195418:30Home Service
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