David Wall
Roy Plomley's castaway is ballet dancer David Wall.
Favourite track: Kullervo Symphony by Jean Sibelius
Book: Book on Claude Monet
Luxury: Carbonated-drink maker and supply of flavourings
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    ![]()  Victoria de los ÁngelesBailero 
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    ![]()  Giacomo PucciniChi il bel sogno di Doretta (from La Rondine) Soloist: Leontyne Price Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Fabritiis 
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    ![]()  The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceVoodoo Chile 
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    ![]()  Gustav MahlerVon der Schönheit (from Das Lied von der Erde) Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter 
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    Castaway's Favourite- 
    ![]()  Jean SibeliusKullervo Choir: Helsinki University Male Voice Choir 
 
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    ![]()  Sergey RachmaninovThe Isle of the Dead Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Berglund 
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    ![]()  Francis PoulencOrgan Concerto in G minor Soloist: Maurice Durufle Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Georges Pretre 
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    ![]()  Elton JohnCandle In The Wind 
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    Book Choice- 
    Book on Claude MonetLuxury Choice- 
    Carbonated-drink maker and supply of flavourings
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | David Wall | 
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Mar 1978 18:15ѿý Radio 4
- Tue 28 Mar 1978 12:20ѿý Radio 4
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