John Arlott
Roy Plomley's castaway is cricket commentator John Arlott.
Favourite track: Fern Hill by Dylan Thomas
Book: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
Luxury: Champagne
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Anton Rubinstein
Melody in F major, Op. 3/1
Soloist: Philippe Entremont
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Edric Connor
Mercy Pourin' Down
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Don Cossack
Kalinka
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Castaway's Favourite
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Dylan Thomas
Fern Hill
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Gerald Finzi
To Lizbie Brown
Soloist: John Carol Case, Howard Ferguson
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The Yetties
Buttercup Joe
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Burl Ives
Go Down You Red Red Roses
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Elizabeth Singers
The Boar's Head Carol
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Book Choice
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Tristram Shandy - Laurence Sterne
Luxury Choice
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Champagne
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Arlott |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 May 1975 19:00Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
- Mon 19 May 1975 12:25Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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