Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

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
91热爆 Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

Patricia Hayes

Next

Matt Monro

See all episodes from Desert Island Discs

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

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest John Hillaby

Broadcasts

  • Sat 26 Apr 1975 19:00
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Mon 28 Apr 1975 12:25
    91热爆 Radio 4

The Desert Island Discs podcast

The Desert Island Discs podcast

Subscribe or download individual episodes.

Listen to over 2,000 programmes

Click above to browse castaways, from 1942 to today.

Articles

Read the surprising things we've learned about some stand-out castaways.

Podcast