Gillian Lynne
Roy Plomley's castaway is director Gillian Lynne.
Favourite track: Concerto For Double String Orchestra by Michael Tippett
Book: French language course
Luxury: Eyelash curlers
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Gillian Lynne
Duration: 31:40
Music Played
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Diana Ross
Top Of The World
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Martin Best
You Spotted Snakes
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William Walton
The Magician and the Transformation (from The Quest)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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Michael Tippett
Ritual Dances (from The Midsummer Marriage)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: John Pritchard
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Melissa Manchester
Shine Like You Should
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Narrator
The Jellicle Ball (from cats)
Artist: Original London Cast
Castaway's Favourite
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Michael Tippett
Concerto For Double String Orchestra
Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner
Book Choice
French language course
Luxury Choice
Eyelash curlers
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gillian Lynne |
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Jul 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 17 Jul 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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