Godfrey Talbot
Roy Plomley's castaway is journalist Godfrey Talbot.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor by Sergei Rachmaninov
Book: Critical and Historical Essays by Thomas Macaulay
Luxury: Writing materials
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Giacomo Puccini
Tosca - Act 1
Choir: Melchiorre Luise Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Victor de Sabata
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Richard Strauss
Ohne mich jeder Tag (from Der Rosenkavalier)
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
The Lord is My Shepherd
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Lale Andersen
Lilli Marlene
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Lisa Kirk
Why Can't You Behave?
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Charlie Kunz
Dearly Beloved / As Time Goes By
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John Tilley
The Scoutmaster
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Castaway's Favourite
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Soloist: Eileen Joyce Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
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Book Choice
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Critical and Historical Essays - Thomas Macaulay
Luxury Choice
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Writing materials
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Godfrey Talbot |
Broadcast
- Mon 29 Aug 1960 13:10Home Service
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