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Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Wendy Craig.

Favourite track: Oboe Concerto in C by Cimarosa/Benjamin
Book: The complete works by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Toothbrushes

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Mon 22 Feb 197112:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Percy Grainger

    Mock Morris

  • George Butterworth

    A Shropshire Lad

  • Sir John Betjeman

    Middlesex

  • Edward Elgar

    Serenade for Strings in E minor Op.20

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis.

  • Emmanuel Chabrier

    Joyeuse marche

  • Alexander Glazunov

    Violin Concerto in A minor

  • Jimmy Shand and His Band

    Petronella

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Cimarosa/Benjamin

      Oboe Concerto in C

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Oscar Wilde

  • Luxury Choice

    • Toothbrushes

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestWendy Craig

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Feb 197119:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 22 Feb 197112:25
    BBC Radio 4

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