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Arthur English

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Arthur English.

Favourite track: 1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Book: Britain's Heritage by John Julius Norwich
Luxury: Weekend in Paris

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55 minutes

Last on

Fri 13 May 1983 09:05

Music Played

  • Judy Garland

    Born in a Trunk

    • A Star Is Born.
  • Flanagan and Allen

    Underneath The Arches

    • Underneath The Arches.
  • Les Sylphides

    Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Richard Bonynge

  • The Mantovani Orchestra

    La Vie En Rose

    • La Vie En Rose.
  • Edvard Grieg

    In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1)

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard

    • Peer Gynt Suite.
  • Trinity Boys Choir

    Morning Has Broken

  • Mein Herr Marquis (Laughing Song)(from Die Fledermaus)

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann Conductor: Alwin

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

      1812 Overture

      Orchestra: University Of Minnesota Brass Band Conductor: Antal Dorati

  • Book Choice

    • Britain's Heritage - John Julius Norwich

  • Luxury Choice

    • Weekend in Paris

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Arthur English

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 May 1983 18:25
  • Fri 13 May 1983 09:05

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