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Ian McKellen

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Ian McKellen.

Favourite track: 脡tude In C Sharp Minor by Fr茅d茅ric Chopin
Book: The collected works by Jane Austen
Luxury: Writing materials

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Aug 1971 12:25

Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • 脡tude In C Sharp Minor

      Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E Minor

    Soloist: Jacqueline Du Pr茅

  • George Formby

    Leaning On A Lamp Post

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No. 2 in D major

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Ethel Merman

    Rose's Turn

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    The Four Seasons - Winter

    Soloist: Felix Ayo

  • Lena Horne

    Honeysuckle Rose

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 8 in E flat major 'Symphony of a Thousand'

  • Book Choice

    • The collected works - Jane Austen

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ian McKellan

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Aug 1971 19:00
  • Mon 9 Aug 1971 12:25

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