Mike Brearley
Roy Plomley's castaway is cricketer Mike Brearley.
Favourite track: String Quartet in C Sharp by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Anthology of English Verse
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls
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Music Played
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    ![]()  Johannes BrahmsClarinet Sonata No. 2 in E flat major Soloist: 
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    ![]()  William ShakespeareWhere the bee sucks (from The Tempest) Artist: Alfred Deller 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachArt of Fugue - Contrapunctus No. 10 Soloist: Lionel Rogg 
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    Castaway's Favourite- 
    ![]()  Ludwig van BeethovenString Quartet No.14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131 Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet 
 
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    ![]()  Joseph HaydnMass in D minor 'Nelsonmesse' Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDon Giovanni Act 2, Scene 8 Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Colin Davis 
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    ![]()  Ray CharlesGeorgia On My Mind 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachCantata No. 106: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit Orchestra: Bach Guild Choir and Orchestra 
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    Book Choice- 
    Anthology of English VerseLuxury Choice- 
    Golf clubs and balls
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | Mike Brearley | 
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Sep 1977 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Mon 26 Sep 1977 12:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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