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Robert Robinson

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Robert Robinson.

Favourite track: Anna Livia Plurabelle by James Joyce
Book: The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Luxury: White Burgundy

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6 minutes

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Mon 18 Aug 1975 12:25

Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Concerto in A major

    Soloist: Rudof Jettel Orchestra: Pro Musica Orchestra, Vienna Conductor: Emmer

  • Lotte Lenya

    Lust

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • James Joyce

      Anna Livia Plurabelle from Finnegans Wake

  • Gaetano Donizetti

    Don Pasquale

    Soloist: Juan Oncina, Lina Aimaro Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra

  • Jackie and Bridie

    Back Buchanan Street

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor

    Soloist: Ingrid Haebler Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Madamina, il catalogo 猫 questo (from Don Giovanni)

    Soloist: Geraint Evans

  • T. S. Eliot

    The Love Song Of J Alfred Prufrock

  • Book Choice

    • The Pickwick Papers - Charles Dickens

  • Luxury Choice

    • White Burgundy

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Robert Robinson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Aug 1975 19:00
  • Mon 18 Aug 1975 12:25

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