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Christabel Bielenberg

Sue Lawley's castaway is writer Christabel Bielenberg.

Favourite track: Deep River by Paul Robeson
Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Luxury: A comfortable chair

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40 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Mar 1993 12:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • John McCormack

    I Hear You Calling Me

    • Alan Keith Presents The Golden Years.
    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radioplay.

  • Franz Schubert

    Der Doppelgänger (from Schwanengesang)

    Soloist: Lotte Lehmann

    • Lotte Lehmann.
    • Artistico.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Paul Robeson

      Deep River

      • A Lonesome Road.
      • ASV.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    O, for the wings of a dove (from Hear My Prayer)

    Soloist: Aled Jones Choir: The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Welsh Choir

    • The Best Of Aled Jones.
    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radioplay.

  • Franz Schubert

    Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock), D965

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann

    • Elisabeth Schumann Sings Schubert.
    • HMV.

  • Enya

    How Can I Keep From Singing?

    • Wea.

  • Charles Gounod

    Ave Maria

    Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa Orchestra: The Utah Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Julius Rudel

    • Songs Of Inspiration.
    • Decca.

  • Georges Bizet

    Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)

    Soloist: Nicolai Ghiaurov, Luciano Pavarotti Orchestra: The National Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Your Hundred Best Tunes Vol 3.
    • Decca.

  • Book Choice

    • War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy

  • Luxury Choice

    • A comfortable chair

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Christabel Bielenberg

Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Nov 1992 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 13 Nov 1992 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 21 Mar 1993 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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