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Sir Alec Guinness

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Alec Guinness.

Favourite track: Agnus Dei by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Paradise Lost by John Milton
Luxury: Apricot brandy

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Mon 27 Jun 1960 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Monks of the Abbey of St Pierre de Solesmes

    Three Compline Hymns (Georgian Chants)

  • Gabriel Faur茅

    Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor

    Soloist: Monique Fallot, Guy Fallot

  • Robert Schumann

    Piano Concerto in A Minor

    Soloist: Dinu Lipatti Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Buddy Rich & Harry "Sweets" Edison - Barney's Bugle

  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony No. 94 in G major 'Surprise'

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lehmann

  • Laurindo Almeida

    Capricho arabe

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giuseppe Verdi

      Agnus Dei (from Requiem Mass)

      Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Oralia Dominguez Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Victor de Sabata

  • The Ray Conniff Singers

    It's the Talk of the Town

  • Book Choice

    • Paradise Lost - John Milton

  • Luxury Choice

    • Apricot brandy

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Alec Guinness

Broadcast

  • Mon 27 Jun 1960 13:10
    Home Service

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