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James Mason

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor James Mason.

Favourite track: My Man by Billie Holiday
Book: Ada by Vladimir Nabokov
Luxury: Guitar

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40 minutes

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Fri 2 Oct 1981 09:05
91热爆 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Concierto De Aranjuez

    Soloist: Narcisco Yepes Orchestra: National Orchestra Of Spain

  • The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

    My 91热爆

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27/2 'Moonlight'

    Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Judy Garland

    Come Rain Or Come Shine

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major

    Soloist: James Galway

  • Carl Orff

    Carmina Burana

    Orchestra: Orchestra Of German Opera and Choir

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Billie Holiday

      My Man

  • Book Choice

    • Ada - Vladimir Nabokov

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest James Mason

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Sep 1981 18:15
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Oct 1981 09:05
    91热爆 Radio 4

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