Susan Hampshire
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Susan Hampshire.
Favourite track: Paris au Mois d'Aout by Charles Aznavour
Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Luxury: Painting, or a 16th-century patch box
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Music Played
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Deep Purple
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George Frideric Handel
Come unto him all ye that labour (from Messiah)
Soloist: Elsie Morison Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Seán Ó Riada
Saoirse
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Giacomo Puccini
Humming Chorus (from Madama Butterfly)
Orchestra: RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
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Edwige Feuillere & Cast
La Dame aux Camelias
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
Castaway's Favourite
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Charles Aznavour
Paris au Mois d'Aout
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Greta Garbo & Melvyn Douglas
Scene from the film Ninotchka
Book Choice
War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
Luxury Choice
Painting, or a 16th-century patch box
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Susan Hampshire |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Feb 196813:10Home Service
- Mon 5 Feb 196812:25Home Service
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