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James Bolam

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor James Bolam.

Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Selected cases of French wine

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Mar 1977 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Violin Concerto in D major

      Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Orchestra Conductor: Andre Cluytens

  • Heartbreak Hotel

  • Ethel Merman

    They Say It's Wonderful

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Concerto in A major

    Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl MΓΌnchinger

  • Gerard Hoffnung

    Speech At The Oxford Union

  • United Artists Studio Orchestra

    The Call Of The Faraway Hills

  • Frank Loesser

    Fugue For Tin Horns (from Guys and Dolls)

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Seven O'Clock News/Silent Night

  • Book Choice

    • The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien

  • Luxury Choice

    • Selected cases of French wine

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest James Bolam

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Mar 1977 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Mar 1977 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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