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Ian Carmichael

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Ian Carmichael.

Favourite track: Adagio (from Spartacus) by Aram Khachaturian
Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Luxury: Paper and pencils

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Jun 1979 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    The Planets

    Soloist: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

    Theme From Murder On The Orient Express (from)

  • Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64/2

    Soloist: Artur Rubinstein

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Aram Khachaturian

      Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia (from Spartacus Suite No. 2)

      Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Aram Khachaturian

  • Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra

    On The Alamo

  • Neal Hefti

    Theme From Film Boeing, Boeing

  • Nino Castelnuovo & Ellen Farner

    Duet Of Guy and Madeleine

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Doin' Basie's Thing

  • Book Choice

    • War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy

  • Luxury Choice

    • Paper and pencils

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ian Carmichael

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Jun 1979 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 12 Jun 1979 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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