Francis Chichester
Roy Plomley's castaway is yachtsman Francis Chichester.
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Johann Strauss II - Blue Danube Waltz
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Bruce Trent
Blue Room
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Ukelele Ike & Cliff Edwards
Singin' in the Rain
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Azuma Kabuki Musicians
Dojoji
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Jacques Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake - Act 2
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Ezio Pinza
Some Enchanted Evening
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Emil Gilels Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ludwig
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Francis Chichester |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Oct 1961 13:10Home Service
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