
Roy Hay
Roy Plomley's castaway is horticulturalist Roy Hay.
Favourite track: Symphony No 6 in F Major (Opus 68) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Candide by Voltaire
Luxury: Asparagus seed
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Music Played
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Jean Sablon
Paris, tu n'as pas changé
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Frédéric Chopin - Etude No 2 in A Minor (Opus 10) / No 3 in E Major (Opus 10)
Soloist: Alfred Cortot
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Sir Harry Lauder
Oh, How I Weary, Deary
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John McCormack
I Hear You Calling Me
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Johann Strauss II - Emperor Waltz
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Les Compagnons de la Chanson
Bras Dessus, Bras Dessous
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Georges Bizet
Farandole (from L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Book Choice
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Candide - Voltaire
Luxury Choice
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Asparagus seed
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Interviewed Guest | Roy Hay |
Broadcast
- Mon 3 Jul 1961 13:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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