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Christopher Milne

Roy Plomley's castaway is the original Christopher Robin, Christopher Milne.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Johannes Brahms
Book: Bevis: The Story of a Boy by Richard Jefferies
Luxury: Writing materials

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30 minutes

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Mon 15 Nov 1976 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Parish Church Of St Peters

    Blessed Be The God and Father

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    I waited for the Lord (from Elijah)

    Choir: Worcester Cathedral Church

  • Gioachino Rossini

    Sonata for Strings No. 1 in G Major

    Orchestra: Academy Of St Martin-In-Th-Fields

  • Pietro Mascagni

    Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)

    Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Tullio Serafin

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 9 in C major 'Great'

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • King's College Chapel Choir

    In Dulci Jubilo

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 8 In F Major

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johannes Brahms

      Symphony No. 2 in D Major

      Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Claudio Abbado

  • Book Choice

    • Bevis: The Story of a Boy - Richard Jefferies

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Christopher Milne

Broadcasts

  • Sat 13 Nov 1976 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 15 Nov 1976 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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