Sir Anton Dolin
Roy Plomley's castaway is choreographer Sir Anton Dolin.
Favourite track: La Traviata Act 3 Prelude by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Friends and Memories by Sir Anton Dolin
Luxury: Electric razor
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Franz Lehár
You are my heart's delight (from The Land of Smiles)
Soloist: Richard Tauber Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Franz Lehar
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José Collins
Farewell
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe
Choir: Royal Opera House Chorus, Covent Garden Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
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Noel Coward & Gertrude Lawrence
Private Lives
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Giuseppe Verdi
La traviata Prelude to Act 3
Soloist: Maria Callas Choir: Cetra Chorus Orchestra: EIAR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Turin Conductor: Gabriele Santini
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Evelyn Laye
They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore
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Ella Fitzgerald
Miss Otis Regrets
Artist: Buddy Bregman and his Orchestra
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Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
Ebony & Ivory
Book Choice
Friends and Memories - Sir Anton Dolin
Luxury Choice
Electric razor
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Anton Dolin |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Jun 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 18 Jun 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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