Tom Lehrer
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Tom Lehrer.
Favourite track: Der Rosenkavalier Waltzes by Richard Strauss
Book: The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury: Piano
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Arthur Sullivan
Loudly let the trumpets bray (Entry of the Peers) (from Iolanthe)
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Noël Coward
Nina (from Sigh No More)
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Robert Alda
Luck Be A Lady
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Barbara Cook
Vanilla Ice Cream
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William Ovis
Bon Voyage
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Randy Newman
Sail Away
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Glynis Johns
Send In The Clowns
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Richard Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier (Waltzes)
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Fritz Reiner.
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Book Choice
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The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Tom Lehrer |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Jul 1980 18:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 18 Jul 1980 09:05BBC Radio 4
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