Gwen Berryman
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Gwen Berryman.
Favourite track: Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke
Book: Cookery book
Luxury: Writing materials
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Jeremiah Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary
Soloist: Gordon Webb Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Georges Bizet
La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (Flower Song) (from Carman)
Soloist: John Heddle Nash Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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George Frideric Handel
I know that my Redeemer liveth (from Messiah)
Soloist: Elizabeth Harwood
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)
Soloist: Robert Cordier
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Charles Gounod
Jewel Song (from Faust)
Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles Orchestra: Paris Opera Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Horn Concerto No. 1 in D major, K412
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sull'aria (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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The Archers
When We Are Married/Barwick Green
Book Choice
Cookery book
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gwen Berryman |
Broadcasts
- New Year's Day 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 3 Jan 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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