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John Hillaby

Roy Plomley's castaway is naturalist and writer John Hillaby.

Favourite track: Dies Irae by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Journey Through Britain by John Hillaby
Luxury: Journey Through Europe by J Hillaby

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Apr 1975 12:25

Music Played

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Symphony No. 5 in B flat major

    Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Joseph Haydn

    String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 50/1

    Orchestra: Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet

  • Royal Kalinga Drummers Of The Mwami

    Royal Tutsi Drums

  • Thomas Tallis

    Lamentations of Jeremiah

    Choir: Renaissance Singers

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor

    Soloist: John Browning Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Der H枚lle Rache (from The Magic Flute)

    Orchestra: London Festival Orchestra Conductor: Camarata

  • The Singing Dogs

    Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giuseppe Verdi

      Dies irae (from Requiem Mass)

      Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Tullio Serafin

  • Book Choice

    • Journey Through Britain - John Hillaby

  • Luxury Choice

    • Journey Through Europe by J Hillaby

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest John Hillaby

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Apr 1975 19:00
  • Mon 28 Apr 1975 12:25

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