Peter Finch
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Peter Finch.
Book: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Luxury: Painting materials
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Marilyn Horne
Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum
- Carmen Jones.
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Claude Debussy
La cath茅drale engloutie (from Preludes, Book 1)
Soloist: Walter Gieseking
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Ted Heath & His Music
King's Cross Climax
- Australian Suite.
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Maurice Ravel
Pavane pour une infante d茅funte
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Guido Cantelli
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet
All The Things You Are
- Very Warm for May.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Quartet for Flute and Strings
Orchestra: Oxford Ensemble
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Muriel Smith
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
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Jules Massenet
Death of Don Quixote (from Don Quixote)
Soloist: Feodor Chaliapin
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Book Choice
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Don Quixote - Miguel de Cervantes
Luxury Choice
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Painting materials
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Finch |
Broadcast
- Mon 17 Dec 1956 13:10Home Service
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