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Brian Inglis

Roy Plomley's castaway is journalist Brian Inglis.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 3 in F by Johannes Brahms
Book: The Crock of Gold by James Stephens
Luxury: Typewriter and paper

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8 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 Feb 1974 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Flanagan and Allen

    Music, Maestro, Please

  • Richard Strauss

    Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche

    Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • Lale Andersen

    Lilli Marlene

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Symphony No. 4 In F Minor

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Georges Brassens

    Les Sabots D' Helene

  • Vincenzo Bellini

    O rendetemi la speme (from I Puritani)

    Soloist: Mirella Freni Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra

  • Eartha Kitt

    Easy Does It

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johannes Brahms

      Symphony No. 3 in F major

      Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Book Choice

    • The Crock of Gold - James Stephens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Typewriter and paper

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Brian Inglis

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Feb 1974 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 11 Feb 1974 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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