Sylva Stuart Watson
Roy Plomley's castaway is licensee of the Theatre Royal Sylva Stuart Watson.
Favourite track: Gigue From French Suite No 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Volumes on astronomy and astrology
Luxury: Forty yards of flowered chintz, a needle & cotton
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Music Played
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Alexander Glazunov
The Seasons
Orchestra: Orchestra De La Suisse Romande
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King's College Chapel Choir
Evensong
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Constance Willis & Audrey Mildmay
Oh Polly, You Might Have Toy'd and Kissed
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Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Garden (from A Village Romeo and Juliet)
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Edward Elgar
Cockaigne Overture
Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Michael Flanders and Donald Swann
Hippo Encore
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Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
French Suite No. 5 In G major - 7th movement
Artist: George Malcolm
Book Choice
Volumes on astronomy and astrology
Luxury Choice
Forty yards of flowered chintz, a needle & cotton
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sylva Stuart Watson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Aug 197119:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 Aug 197112:25BBC Radio 4
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