Sir Ralph Richardson
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Ralph Richardson.
Besides choosing the eight records he would take to the mythical island, Sir Ralph Richardson talks to Roy Plomley about his early life in an insurance office, about some of the many films and plays in which he has acted, and about the National Theatre where he was appearing at the time.
Favourite track: Clarinet Concerto in A by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Novels by Henry James
Luxury: Pipes and tobacco
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Binnie Hale & Seymour Beard
Tea For Two
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26
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Ella Fitzgerald & Chick Webb and His Orchestra
A-Tisket, A-Tasket
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Arthur Sullivan
There grew a little flower (from Ruddigore)
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Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72
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Nocturne in B major, Op. 62/1
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Bob Newhart
The Cruise Of The USS Codfish
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Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
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Book Choice
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Novels - Henry James
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Luxury Choice
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Pipes and tobacco
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ralph Richardson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Aug 1979 18:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 7 Aug 1979 12:20BBC Radio 4
- Tue 27 Dec 1983 09:05BBC Radio 4
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