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Edward Fox

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Edward Fox.

Favourite track: Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Selection of novels by Evelyn Waugh
Luxury: Limes toilet water by Floris

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 May 1979 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    My Very Good Friend the Milkman

  • John Keats

    La Belle Dame Sans Merci

    Artist: Robert Donat

  • Franz Schubert

    Du bist die Ruh, D776

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Karl Alwin

  • NoΓ«l Coward

    The Stately Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs Of England

  • Richard Strauss

    Der Rosenkavalier

    Soloist: Maria Olszewska, Elisabeth Schumann Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Robert Heger

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

    Soloist: Artur Schnabel

  • Winston Churchill

    These Are Great Days (Speech To Boys Of Harrow School)

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147

      Soloist: Dinu Lipatti

  • Book Choice

    • Selection of novels - Evelyn Waugh

  • Luxury Choice

    • Limes toilet water by Floris

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Edward Fox

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Apr 1979 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 1 May 1979 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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