Rosamond Lehmann
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Rosamond Lehmann.
Favourite track: Nunc Dimittis by Burgon
Book: Letters by Marquise de Sevigne
Luxury: Writing Materials
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Rosamond Lehmann
Duration: 29:29
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Hubert Eisdell
Ah Moon Of My Delight
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Giacomo Puccini
Si, mi chiamano Mimi (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Joan Cross
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Charles Gounod
Envoi de fleurs
Soloist: Vanni- Marcoux, Lucien Petitjean
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Leslie “Hutch” Hutchinson
These Foolish Things
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu in A flat major, D935 No. 2
Soloist: Clifford Curzon
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Benjamin Britten
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Richard Strauss
Frühling (from Four Last Songs)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
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Geoffrey Burgon
Nunc Dimittis
Soloist: Paul Phoenix, James Watson, John Scott
Book Choice
Letters - Marquise de Sevigne
Luxury Choice
Writing Materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rosamond Lehmann |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Nov 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 19 Nov 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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