Vernon Bartlett
Roy Plomley's castaway is politician and writer Vernon Bartlett.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Writing materials and playing cards
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
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Etude In C Minor
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
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Stanley Holloway
With A Little Bit Of Luck
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Enrique Granados
Andaluza (Dance No. 5) (from Danzas espa帽olas)
Soloist: Andr茅s Segovia
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Bruno Maderna
Serenata No. 2
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
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Writing materials and playing cards
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Vernon Bartlett |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Jun 1971 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 7 Jun 1971 12:25大象传媒 Radio 4
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