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Roland Culver

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Roland Culver.

Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 2 in B Flat by Johannes Brahms
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Painting materials

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9 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Aug 1974 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johannes Brahms

      Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major

      Soloist: Vladimir Ashkenazy Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta

  • Vincenzo Bellini

    Casta diva (from Norma)

    Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus, Covent Garden

  • Alfred Drake

    Oh What A Beautiful Morning

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Si, pel ciel (Oath duet) (from Otello)

    Soloist: Enrico Caruso, Titta Ruffo

  • Bing Crosby & Johnny Mercer

    Mr Gallagher and Mr Sheen

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major

    Soloist: Vladimir Ashkenazy Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Mary Martin

    A Wonderful Guy

  • Sir Harry Lauder

    Stop Yer Tickling, Jock

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford Book of English Verse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Roland Culver

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Aug 1974 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 5 Aug 1974 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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