Captain William Warwick
Roy Plomley's castaway is the Captain of the QE2, William Warwick.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D Major (Opus 61) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Advanced book on building small boats
Luxury: Case of whisky and a knife
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Ruggero Leoncavallo
Vesti la giubba (from Pagliacci)
Soloist: Giovanni Martinelli
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Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns
Symphony No. 3 in C minor 'Organ'
Soloist: Maurice Durufle Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Georges Pretre
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Pietro Mascagni
Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)
Soloist: Renata Tebaldi Orchestra: Orchestra and Chorus of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Conductor: Alberto Erede
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C茅sar Franck
Symphonic Variations
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: Symphony of the Air
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Gwen Verdon
Whatever Lola Wants
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Giuseppe Verdi
La vergine degli angeli (from La forza del destino)
Soloist: Ezio Pinza, Rosa Ponselle Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Giulio Setti
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Book Choice
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Advanced book on building small boats
Luxury Choice
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Case of whisky and a knife
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Captain William Warwick |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Sep 1967 13:10Home Service
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