Rosina Harrison
Roy Plomley's castaway is former lady's maid to Lady Astor, Rosina Harrison.
Favourite track: Bless This House by Webster Booth
Book: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Picture called Summer Arangments by Nikolsky
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Webster Booth
Bless This House
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Frederic Bayco
Andantino
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Felix Mendelssohn
Hear My Prayer
Soloist: Ernest Lough Choir: Temple Church Choir, London
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Giacomo Puccini
O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)
Soloist: Joan Hammond
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Stokowski Symphony Orchestra
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Gaumont British Orchestra
Chu Chin Chow
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Yma Sumac
Taita Inty
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Cyril Scott
Rustle Of Spring
Book Choice
Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
Picture called Summer Arangments by Nikolsky
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Rosina Harrison |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 Mar 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 Mar 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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