Alec McCowen
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Alec McCowen.
Favourite track: Gypsy (Overture) by Broadway Orchestra
Book: The Egoist by George Meredith
Luxury: Painting materials
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Jack Buchanan
Goodnight Vienna
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Suite No. 2 For Two Pianos
Soloist: Andre Previn, Vladimir Ashkenazy
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John Moffat, Patricia Routledge
Touring Days (from Cowardy Custard)
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Lena Horne
After You
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Frank Sinatra
Just One Of Those Things
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Dorothy Collins
Losing My Mind (from Follies)
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Castaway's Favourite
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Orquesta Broadway
Gypsy (Overture)
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 2 in E flat major
Orchestra: Hall茅 Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Book Choice
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The Egoist - George Meredith
Luxury Choice
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Painting materials
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alec McCowen |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 May 1979 18:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Tue 22 May 1979 12:20成人快手 Radio 4
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