Wendy Hiller
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Wendy Hiller.
Favourite track: When In Disgrace With Fortune by William Shakespeare
Book: The Diary of a Country Parson 1758-1802 by James Woodforde
Luxury: Cookham Resurrection by Sir Stanley Spencer
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Hail Smiling Morn
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Frederick Delius
In a Summer Garden
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Kathleen Ferrier & Phyllis Spurr
Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal
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William Shakespeare
When in disgrace with fortune (Sonnet No. 29)
Soloist: John Gielgud
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin
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Prelude in E minor, Op. 28/4
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Barbara Dickson
The Flowers of the Forest
Book Choice
The Diary of a Country Parson 1758-1802 - James Woodforde
Luxury Choice
Cookham Resurrection by Sir Stanley Spencer
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Wendy Hiller |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Apr 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 17 Apr 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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