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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

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Mon 19 Jun 197212:25

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion - Gladly would I take

    Soloist: William Parsons Orchestra: Jacques Orchestra

  • Dara Carroll

    The Lark In The Clear Air

  • William Shakespeare

    Deposition Speech (from Richard II)

    Artist: John Gielgud

  • John Mearns

    Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie

  • Lotte Lenya

    Pirate Jenny

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Cello Concerto in E Minor

  • Edward Woodward

    The Way You Look Tonight

  • 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

RoleContributor
PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJudi Dench

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Jun 197219:00
  • Mon 19 Jun 197212:25

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