Robert Bolt
Roy Plomley's castaway is playwright Robert Bolt.
Favourite track: Clarinet Quintet In A Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Novels by P G Wodehouse
Luxury: Writing materials
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Giuseppe Verdi
I Vespri siciliani Act 5
Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Nello Santi
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Dutch Swing College Band
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Karl Leister Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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George Frideric Handel
Zadok The Priest
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Alice Harnoncourt, Walter Pfeiffer Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Of Vienna Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
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Benjamin Britten
Missa brevis in D major
Choir: St John's College Choir, Cambridge
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Fairey & Fodens Massed Bands
Stars and Stripes Forever
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Book Choice
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Novels - P G Wodehouse
Luxury Choice
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Writing materials
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Bolt |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Jan 1971 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 18 Jan 1971 12:25大象传媒 Radio 4
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