Brenda Bruce
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Brenda Bruce.
Favourite track: Florida Suite by Frederick Delius
Book: Bhagavad-Gita by Christopher Isherwood
Luxury: Writing materials
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto in the Italian Style
Orchestra: Jacques Loussier Trio
Castaway's Favourite
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Frederick Delius
Florida Suite
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81a 'Les adieux'
Soloist: Les Adieux, Benno Moiseiwitsch
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Wither's Rocking Hymn
Choir: Westminster Abbey Choir
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Sergey Prokofiev
Tybalt's Death (from Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Michel Corrette
Concerto in D Minor For Organ, Flute and Strings
Soloist: Helmuth Rilling
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William Shakespeare
All the world's a stage (from As You Like It)
Artist: John Gielgud
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RSC Wind Band
The Revenger's Tragedy
Book Choice
The Bhagavad Gita - Christopher Isherwood
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Brenda Bruce |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Jun 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 2 Jul 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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