Rt Hon. Margaret Thatcher
Roy Plomley's castaway is Leader of the Opposition the Rt Hon Margaret Thatcher.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Photo album of her children
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Alfred Brendel Orchestra: London Phlharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bernard Haitink
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Antonín Dvořák
Goin' Home
Orchestra: GUS Band Conductor: Boddington
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Giuseppe Verdi
Grand March (from Aida)
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta
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Bob Newhart
Introducing Tobacco To Civilisation
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Irene Dunne
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
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Felix Mendelssohn
Be Not Afraid
Soloist: Gwyneth Jones Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Fruhbeck De Burgos
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Saint-Preux
Andante For Trumpet
Orchestra: Pierre Thibaud Orchestra Conductor: Saint-Preux
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Pietro Mascagni
Inneggiamo, il Signor (Easter Hymn) (from Cavalleria rusticana)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus, Covent Garden Conductor: Gardelli
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Survival manual
Luxury Choice
Photo album of her children
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Margaret Thatcher |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Feb 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 21 Feb 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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