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Kenneth McKellar

Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Kenneth McKellar.

Favourite track: Fr眉hling by Richard Strauss
Book: Complete book of world cookery
Luxury: Bicycle

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30 minutes

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Mon 3 Jan 1977 12:25
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Lander Capella Tuona Se Bois

    Bern Lotschber-Simplon

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Mass in B minor - Sanctus

    Orchestra: Vienna Singverein

  • Shakespeare/Quilter

    O Mistress Mine

    Artist: Kenneth McKellar, Johnny Evans

  • William McGonagall

    The Tay Bridge Disaster

    Artist: John Laurie

  • Jimmy Shand and His Band

    My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose

  • Betty Walker & Arlene Golonka

    A Call From Long Island

  • Beniamino Gigli

    Core 'ngrato

    Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Richard Strauss

      Fr眉hling (from Four Last Songs)

      Soloist: Gundula Janowitz Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Book Choice

    • Complete book of world cookery

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bicycle

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Kenneth McKellar

Broadcasts

  • New Year's Day 1977 19:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Mon 3 Jan 1977 12:25
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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