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Tolchard Evans

Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Tolchard Evans.

Favourite track: Lady Of Spain by Capital Symphony
Book: Candide by Voltaire
Luxury: Manuscript paper and pens

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23 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Aug 1976 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Paul Dukas

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Orchestra: City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Fremaux

  • Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66

    Soloist: Semprini

  • The George Mitchell Minstrels

    Lily Of Laguna

  • Vladimir Horowitz

    Stars and Stripes Forever

  • Tommy Handley

    Misery Farm

  • Debroy Somers Band

    Dreaming

  • Will Hay and his Scholars

    Fourth Form At St Michaels

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Capital Symphony

      Lady Of Spain

  • Book Choice

    • Candide - Voltaire

  • Luxury Choice

    • Manuscript paper and pens

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Tolchard Evans

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Aug 1976 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Aug 1976 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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