Joyce Grenfell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress and comedian Joyce Grenfell.
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No 6 In B Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury: Writing materials
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Adagio
Soloist: Myra Hess
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George Frideric Handel
Ah! crudel nel pianto mio (from No se emenderà jamàs)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Soloist: Solomon Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert Menges
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Mary O’Hara
She Moved Through The Fair
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Johann Sebastian Bach
French Suite No. 5 In G major
Soloist: Myra Hess
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rondo In A Minor
Soloist: Vladimir Ashkenazy
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Frank Sinatra
You Make Me Feel So Young
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major
Orchestra: English Chamber Players
Book Choice
Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures - Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Joyce Grenfell |
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 May 197119:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 24 May 197112:25BBC Radio 4
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