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Christopher Plummer

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Christopher Plummer.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 10 In F Sharp by Gustav Mahler
Book: Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Luxury: Jeroboam of Taittinger Champagne

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7 minutes

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Mon 17 Jan 1972 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor

  • Γ‰dith Piaf

    Monsieur Lenoble

  • Barbra Streisand

    The Music That Makes Me Dance

  • Jean Sibelius

    Symphony No. 4 in A minor

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor

  • Jussi BjΓ¶rling

    Amor ti vieta (from Fedora)

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Symphony No. 5 in D minor

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gustav Mahler

      Symphony No. 10 in F sharp minor

  • Book Choice

    • Winnie the Pooh - A.A. Milne

  • Luxury Choice

    • Jeroboam of Taittinger Champagne

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Christopher Plummer

Broadcasts

  • Sat 15 Jan 1972 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 17 Jan 1972 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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