Anthony Hopkins
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Anthony Hopkins.
The actor Anthony Hopkins has recently returned to this country after 10 years in California.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his upbringing in South Wales, his rapid rise to fame, the unhappiness that caused him to go to America, and his success in the films The Elephant Man and Mutiny on the Bounty.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Myfanwy by Treorchy Male Choir
Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Luxury: Piano
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Music Played
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Georges Bizet
The Pearl Fishers
Soloist: Nicolai Gedda Orchestra: Orchestra of the Theatre National de L'Opera-Comique
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Castaway's Favourite
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Treorchy Male Choir
Myfanwy
- The Pride of Wales.
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Franz Liszt
Consolation No. 3 in D flat major
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
- The Horowitz Concerts.
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John McCormack
Rose Of Tralee
- John McCormack Sings.
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Alexander Scriabin
Etude in D sharp minor, Op. 8/12
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
- The Sound of Vladimir.
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Where The Blue Of The Night
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Aram Khachaturian
Masquerade Suite
Orchestra: Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra Conductor: Eduard van Remoortel
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Treorchy Male Choir
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
- The Land of My Fathers.
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Book Choice
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The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Anthony Hopkins |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Feb 1985 18:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 Mar 1985 09:05BBC Radio 4
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