Emlyn Williams
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Emlyn Williams.
Favourite track: Elizabethan Serenade by Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra
Book: Dictionary
Luxury: Typewriter, pen, paper
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Edvard Grieg
In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1)
Choir: Beecham Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Pontarddulais Male Choir
Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn: Watching The White Wheat
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Pro Arte Orchestra
Entry Of The Little Fauns
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Irene Handl & Peter Sellers
Shadows On The Grass
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Gracie Fields
London Pride
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George Butterworth
A Shropshire Lad
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Manos Hadjidakis
Lilacs Out Of The Dead Land
Castaway's Favourite
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Ron Goodwin and His Concert Orchestra
Elizabethan Serenade
Book Choice
Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Typewriter, pen, paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Emlyn Williams |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Feb 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 17 Feb 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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