Julia McKenzie
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Julia McKenzie.
Favourite track: Skylark by Johnny Mandel and his Orchestra
Book: Act One by Moss Hart
Luxury: Painting materials
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Larry Kert
Company
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Porgi, amor (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Jessye Norman Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Robert McFerrin & Adele Addison
Bess, you is my woman now (from Porgy and Bess)
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Barbara Cook
Them There Eyes
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Take me away
Soloist: Richard Lewis Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Castaway's Favourite
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Johnny Mandel and his Orchestra
Skylark
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Ethel Merman
Blow, Gabriel, Blow
Book Choice
Act One - Moss Hart
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Julia McKenzie |
Broadcasts
- Sat 10 Apr 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 16 Apr 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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