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Colin Wilson

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Colin Wilson.

Favourite track: String Quartet in F by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Travels in the Arabian Desert by Charles Montagu Doughty
Luxury: Supply of Beaujolais

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40 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Oct 1978 12:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • SchwΓΌles GedΓΌnst schwebt in der Luft (from Das Rheingold')

    Soloist: Eberhard Wachter Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti

  • Yves Montand

    Et La Fete Continue

  • Fred Astaire

    Something's Gotta Give

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      String Quartet in F

      Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet

  • Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra

    Covent Garden

  • Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang

    Jazz Me Blues

  • Kurt Weill

    The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

    Soloist: Lotte Lenya Orchestra: Berlin Radio Orchestra

  • Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

    Opera D'Aran

  • Book Choice

    • Travels in the Arabian Desert - Charles Montagu Doughty

  • Luxury Choice

    • Supply of Beaujolais

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Colin Wilson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Oct 1978 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 24 Oct 1978 12:20
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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