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Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and comedian Ron Moody.

Favourite track: Sparky's Magic Piano by Henry Blair & Verne Smith
Book: A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Luxury: Oil painting

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8 minutes

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Mon 1 Dec 1975 12:25

Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Henry Blair & Billy May Orchestra

      Sparky's Magic Piano

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'PathΓ©tique'

    Soloist: Daniel Barenboim

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    The Love For Three Oranges

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Nessun dorma

    Soloist: Jussi Björling Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra

  • Red Army Ensemble

    Kalinka

  • Ron Moody

    Rinkety Tink

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

    Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Dragon

  • Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs

    Foggy Mountain Breakdown

  • Book Choice

    • A History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Oil painting

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ron Moody

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Nov 1975 19:00
  • Mon 1 Dec 1975 12:25

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