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Judi Dench
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Judi Dench.
Favourite track: Cello Concerto in E Minor by Edward Elgar
Book: The Book of Kells
Luxury: Basil Brush films and projector
Last on
Mon 19 Jun 197212:25
BBC Radio 4
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Gladly would I take
Soloist: William Parsons Orchestra: Jacques Orchestra
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Dara Carroll
The Lark In The Clear Air
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William Shakespeare
Deposition Speech (from Richard II)
Artist: John Gielgud
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John Mearns
Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie
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Lotte Lenya
Pirate Jenny
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
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Edward Woodward
The Way You Look Tonight
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Henry Purcell
March (from the Funeral Music for Queen Mary)
Orchestra: Geraint Jones Orchestra
Book Choice
The Book of Kells
Luxury Choice
Basil Brush films and projector
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Judi Dench |
Broadcasts
- Sat 17 Jun 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 19 Jun 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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