James Laver
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer on costume James Laver.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Buddhist altar in The British Museum
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem in D minor - Sanctus
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
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John McCormack
Rose Of Tralee
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Gertrude Lawrence
How Could We Be Wrong?
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Maurice Chevalier & Yvonne Vall茅e
Quand Je Suis Chez Toi
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Rory and Alex McEwan
The Bonnie Earl Of Moray
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
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Richard Strauss
Scene with Annina & Baron Ochs (from Der Rosenkavalier)
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Book Choice
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The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury Choice
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Buddhist altar in The British Museum
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Laver |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Jul 1971 19:00麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
- Mon 26 Jul 1971 12:25麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
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