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Denholm Elliott

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Denholm Elliott.

Favourite track: Kyrie A 4 by John Taverner
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Still

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10 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Sep 1974 12:25

Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Water Music

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Concierto De Aranjuez

    Soloist: Siegfried Behrend Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    Don't Let It Bother You

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor

    Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Shirley Bassey

    The Lady Is A Tramp

  • Johann Strauss II

    The Blue Danube

    Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Robert Stolz

  • Chicago

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • John Taverner

      Kyrie a 4

      Choir: King's College Chapel Choir

  • Book Choice

    • Survival manual

  • Luxury Choice

    • Still

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Denholm Elliott

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Sep 1974 19:00
  • Mon 16 Sep 1974 12:25

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