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Sir Alec Guinness

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Alec Guinness.

Favourite track: Sonata No. 32 in C Minor (Opus 111) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury: Leather wallet containing photos of family & dog

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Tue 27 Dec 1977 12:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Little Boxes

  • Francis Poulenc

    Organ Concerto in G minor

  • John Williams

    Por Ti Mi Corazon

  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony No. 85 in B flat major 'La reine'

  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor

  • Erik Satie

    Trois morceaux en forme de poire

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

  • Monks of the Abbey of St Pierre de Solesmes

    Te Lucis Ante Terminum

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford Book of Modern Verse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Leather wallet containing photos of family & dog

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Alec Guinness

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 1977 18:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 27 Dec 1977 12:25
    BBC Radio 4

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