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Richard Gordon

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Richard Gordon.

Favourite track: A Small Town In Germany by Jock Strapp Ensemble
Book: The Michelin Guide to France
Luxury: Pin

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4 minutes

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Mon 16 Aug 1971 12:25
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Alcina Overture

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Jock Strapp Ensemble

      A Small Town In Germany

  • It Might As Well Be Spring

  • Maori Concert Party

    Po Ataru

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Sleeping Beauty Capriccio Italien

  • Donald Swann

    Lord Of The Dance

  • Arthur Sullivan

    Duke of Plaza-Toro's song (from The Gondoliers)

    Librettist: William Gilbert.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony No. 40 in G minor

  • Book Choice

    • The Michelin Guide to France

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pin

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Richard Gordon

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Aug 1971 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Mon 16 Aug 1971 12:25
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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