Edward Ward
Roy Plomley's castaway is foreign correspondent Edward Ward.
Favourite track: Symphony No 35 in D by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury: Carving tools
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Los Torrealberos
The Hawk
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Societa Alpinisti Tridentini
La Montanara
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Giuseppe Verdi
Libiamo, ne' lieti calici (Brindisi) (from La traviata)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles, Carlo Del Monte Orchestra: Rome Opera Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Alexandrov Song & Dance Ensemble
Song of the Plains
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Alan Lomax
That's All Right
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Alexandrov Song & Dance Ensemble
I Loved You
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Josh White
On Top of Old Smokey
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Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 35 in D major 'Haffner'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Book Choice
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Luxury Choice
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Carving tools
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edward Ward |
Broadcast
- Mon 28 Aug 1961 13:10Home Service
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