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Dorian Williams

Roy Plomley's castaway is showjumping commentator Dorian Williams.

Favourite track: Praise to the Holiest in the Height by Edward Elgar
Book: Omnibus edition of Surtees
Luxury: Writing materials

30 minutes

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Mon 6 Jul 1964 13:40
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Music Played

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor

    Soloist: Sergei Rachmaninov Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski

  • Charles Trenet

    La Mer

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No. 2 in D major

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O soave fanciulla (from La Boh猫me)

    Soloist: Joan Hammond, David Lloyd Orchestra: City of Birmingham Orchestra Conductor: Leslie Heward

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      The Dream of Gerontius - Praise to the Holiest

      Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Noel Coward & Gertrude Lawrence

    Private Lives Act 1

  • Royal Marines Massed Bands

    Sunset

  • Book Choice

    • Omnibus edition of Surtees

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Dorian Williams

Broadcast

  • Mon 6 Jul 1964 13:40
    Home Service

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