Edward Fox
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Edward Fox.
Favourite track: Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Selection of novels by Evelyn Waugh
Luxury: Limes toilet water by Floris
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Fats Waller and His Rhythm
My Very Good Friend the Milkman
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John Keats
La Belle Dame Sans Merci
Artist: Robert Donat
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Franz Schubert
Du bist die Ruh, D776
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Karl Alwin
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Noël Coward
The Stately Homes Of England
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Richard Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier
Soloist: Maria Olszewska, Elisabeth Schumann Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Robert Heger
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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Winston Churchill
These Are Great Days (Speech To Boys Of Harrow School)
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti
Book Choice
Selection of novels - Evelyn Waugh
Luxury Choice
Limes toilet water by Floris
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edward Fox |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Apr 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 1 May 197912:20BBC Radio 4
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