Anthony Quayle
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Anthony Quayle.
Favourite track: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Felix Mendelssohn
Book: The complete works by Edward Lear
Luxury: Magnifying glass
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John McCormack
There's A Long Long Trail
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Flanagan and Allen
Underneath The Arches
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Castaway's Favourite
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Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm
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Uffa Fox
Australia
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Ella Fitzgerald
Manhattan
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Recording Of The Song Of The Humpback Whale
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Romance No. 2 in F major for Violin & Orchestra
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Goossens
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Book Choice
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The complete works - Edward Lear
Luxury Choice
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Magnifying glass
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Quayle |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Nov 1976 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 8 Nov 1976 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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