James Bolam
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor James Bolam.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Selected cases of French wine
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Orchestra Conductor: Andre Cluytens
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Heartbreak Hotel
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Ethel Merman
They Say It's Wonderful
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl M眉nchinger
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Gerard Hoffnung
Speech At The Oxford Union
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United Artists Studio Orchestra
The Call Of The Faraway Hills
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Frank Loesser
Fugue For Tin Horns (from Guys and Dolls)
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Simon & Garfunkel
Seven O'Clock News/Silent Night
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Book Choice
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The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
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Selected cases of French wine
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Bolam |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Mar 1977 19:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 14 Mar 1977 12:25麻豆社 Radio 4
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