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A N Wilson

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer A N Wilson.

Favourite track: Profisciere Anima Christiana by Edward Elgar
Book: The Golden Treasury by Francis Palgrave
Luxury: Bed and blankets

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55 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 May 1983 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Barbara Cartland

    A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

  • Franz Schubert

    Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3

    Soloist: Dinu Lipatti

  • The Royal Navy College Chapel Choir

    Eternal Father Strong To Save

  • Joseph Haydn

    Duo for Violin and Viola No. 6 in C major - Minuet

    Soloist: Pablo Casals

    • Duo No 6 Haydn.

  • Gaetano Donizetti

    Se tradirmi tu potrai (from Lucia di Lammermoor)

    Soloist: Tito Gobbi, Maria Callas Orchestra: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra Conductor: Morisini

    • Lucia Di Lammermoor Act 2.

  • Henry Lawes

    Comus

    Soloist: Robert Tear Conductor: Raymond Leppard

  • Hilaire Belloc

    The Winged Horse

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      The Dream of Gerontius - Proficiscere, anima Christiana

      Soloist: Kim Borg Choir: Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus Orchestra: HallΓ© Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli

  • Book Choice

    • The Golden Treasury - Francis Palgrave

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bed and blankets

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest AN Wilson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Apr 1983 18:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 6 May 1983 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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