Professor Sir Denis Brogan
Roy Plomley's castaway is academic and broadcaster Professor Sir Denis Brogan.
Favourite track: The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
Book: Works by Dante Alighieri
Luxury: Writing materials
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Moira Anderson
Ye Banks and Braes
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In diesen heil'gen Hallen (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Ivar Andresen
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Voi che sapete (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Sena Jurinac Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Paris Police Band
Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle
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George Frideric Handel
Where'er you walk (from Semele)
Soloist: John McCormack
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Igor Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Igor Stravinsky
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Fred Astaire
Night and Day
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Book Choice
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Works - Dante Alighieri
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Writing materials
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Sir Denis Brogan |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Oct 1967 13:10Home Service
- Mon 23 Oct 1967 12:25Home Service
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