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Ludovic Kennedy

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Ludovic Kennedy.

Favourite track: Giselle by London Symphony Orchestra
Book: Poems by John Donne and Poems by George Herbert
Luxury: Tartar sauce

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9 minutes

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Mon 8 Mar 1971 12:25

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Leonora Overture No. 3

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Manhattan

  • Scots Guards Massed Bands

    Scotland The Brave

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Adolphe Adam

      Giselle

  • Maxine Sullivan

    Annie Laurie

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto in The Italian Style

    Orchestra: Jacques Loussier Trio

  • Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)

    Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler

  • Chris Barber's Jazz Band

    Climax Rag

  • Book Choice

    • Poems - John Donne, Poems - George Herbert

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tartar sauce

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ludovic Kennedy

Broadcasts

  • Sat 6 Mar 1971 19:00
  • Mon 8 Mar 1971 12:25

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