Claire Rayner
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and broadcaster Claire Rayner.
Favourite track: Symphonie Espagnole In D Minor by Lalo
Book: Guide to boat building
Luxury: Bath with hot water, soap and towels
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Felix Mendelssohn
Song Without Words
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim
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Arthur Elwood
With My Little Wigger Wagger
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Pamela Myers
Another Hundred People
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Castaway's Favourite
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Édouard Lalo
Symphonie espagnole
Soloist: Henryk Szeryng Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Hendl
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William Shakespeare
Hamlet Act 1, Scene 2
Artist: Laurence Olivier
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Ella Fitzgerald
Just One Of Those Things
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Django Reinhardt
Honeysuckle Rose
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Concierto De Aranjuez
Soloist: John Williams Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene OrmAndy
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Book Choice
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Guide to boat building
Luxury Choice
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Bath with hot water, soap and towels
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Claire Rayner |
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 Oct 1977 18:15Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
- Tue 25 Oct 1977 12:25Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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