Sian Phillips
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Sian Phillips.
Favourite track: Summer by Alexander Glazunov
Book: Scouting For Boys by Robert Baden-Powell
Luxury: Solar-powered refrigerator full of champagne
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Oscar Wilde
Lady Bracknell Interviews John Worthing (from The Importance Of Being Earnest)
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The Llanelli Male Choir
Y Fedwen Arian
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Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
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George Frideric Handel
Arm, arm ye brave (from Judas Maccabaeus)
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Ethel Merman
I Got Rhythm
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Giuseppe Verdi
Si, pel ciel (Oath duet) (from Otello)
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A. E. Housman
When First My Way To Fair I Took
Castaway's Favourite
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Antonio Vivaldi
Summer (from The Four Seasons)
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker.
Book Choice
Scouting For Boys - Robert Baden-Powell
Luxury Choice
Solar-powered refrigerator full of champagne
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Siân Phillips |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Nov 197918:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 Nov 197909:05BBC Radio 4
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