Clare Francis
Roy Plomley's castaway is sailor and journalist Clare Francis.
Favourite track: La Mer by Claude Debussy
Book: Volume on physics
Luxury: Fresh-water shower
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Castaway's Favourite
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Claude Debussy
La Mer
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Boulez
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Sergey Prokofiev
Dance of the Knights (from Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel
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Original Trinidad Steel Band
The Peanut Vendor
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Ruggero Leoncavallo
Vesti la giubba (from Pagliacci)
Soloist: Placido Domingo Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Nello Santi
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脡dith Piaf
C'est A Hambourg
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Charles鈥怣arie Widor
Organ Symphony No. 5 in F minor
Soloist: Fernando Germani
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Gheorghe Zamfir
Doina De Jale
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Book Choice
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Volume on physics
Luxury Choice
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Fresh-water shower
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Clare Francis |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Jul 1977 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 11 Jul 1977 12:25大象传媒 Radio 4
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