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Tim Severin

Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Tim Severin.

Favourite track: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Edith Piaf
Book: Pax Britannica by Jan Morris
Luxury: Herb garden

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55 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Feb 1983 09:05

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 'Archduke'

    Soloist: Pinchas Zukerman, Jacqueline du Pre, Daniel Barenboim

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    You're The Top

  • Liam O鈥橣lynn

    Water Under The Keel

  • Audrey Hepburn

    Wouldn't It Be Loverly?

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Don Giovanni Overture

    Orchestra: National Theatre Orchestra Conductor: Karl B枚hm

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • 脡dith Piaf

      Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

  • 脡dith Piaf

    L'Homme A La Moto

  • Paul McCartney

    Mull Of Kintyre

  • Book Choice

    • Pax Britannica - Jan Morris

  • Luxury Choice

    • Herb garden

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Tim Severin

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Jan 1983 18:25
  • Fri 4 Feb 1983 09:05

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