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Edward Woodward

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Edward Woodward.

Favourite track: Venus by Gustav Holst
Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
Luxury: Bed

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Mar 1974 12:25

Music Played

  • John Barry

    The Lion In Winter

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gustav Holst

      Venus (from The Planets)

      Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Symphony Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Nat King Cole

    The Very Thought Of You

  • William Byrd

    Mass for five voices

    Choir: King's College Chapel Choir

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    1812 Overture

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn

  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

    Scheherazade - 1st movement

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn

  • Judi Dench

    Cabaret

  • Book Choice

    • Three Men in a Boat - Jerome K Jerome

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bed

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Edward Woodward

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Mar 1974 19:00
  • Mon 25 Mar 1974 12:25

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