Dorothy Edwards
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Dorothy Edwards.
Favourite track: Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury: Typewriter and paper
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Adrian Boult
Book Choice
The Oxford Book of English Verse - Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury Choice
Typewriter and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dorothy Edwards |
Broadcasts
- Sat 31 Dec 197718:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 3 Jan 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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