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Dave Allen

Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian Dave Allen.

Favourite track: Canon In D by Johann Pachelbel
Book: Ballard of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Painting by Van Hook

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10 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Jul 1975 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Isaac AlbΓ©niz

    Asturias

    Soloist: John Willams

  • Johann Strauss

    Radetzky March

    Choir: Johann Strauss Orchestra Of Vienna Conductor: Willi Boskovsky

  • Georges Bizet

    Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)

    Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra

  • Leonard Bernstein

    West Side Story Medley

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Peggy Lee

    I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard

  • Joseph Haydn

    Keyboard Concerto in D major

    Soloist: George Malcolm

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Pachelbel

      Canon in D major

      Orchestra: Jean-François Paillard Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Ballard of Reading Gaol - Oscar Wilde

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting by Van Hook

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Dave Allen

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Jul 1975 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Jul 1975 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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