Fay Compton
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Fay Compton.
Favourite track: Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti by Gioacchino Rossini
Book: The collected works by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Electric blanket
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Frederick Delius
Love's Philosophy
Soloist: John Heddle Nash, Gerald Moore
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Soloist: Walter Gieseking
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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Wilhelm Backhaus Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
Castaway's Favourite
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Gioachino Rossini
Cat Duet
Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles, Gerald Moore, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
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Val Doonican
What Would I Be?
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan Of Tuonela
Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
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Frank Sinatra
My Way
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Court Symphony
The Call (from Mary Rose)
Book Choice
The complete works - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
Electric blanket
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Fay Compton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Feb 197419:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 4 Feb 197412:25BBC Radio 4
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