Doris Arnold
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Doris Arnold.
Favourite track: Praise to the Holiest (from The Dream of Gerontius) by Edward Elgar
Book: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Luxury: Mink coat
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Eric Coates
The Merrymakers
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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Doris Arnold and Harry S Pepper
Roberta - Selection
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Kentucky Minstrels
The Better Land
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Noel Coward & Gertrude Lawrence
Red Peppers
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Edward Elgar
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Frederick Delius
Piano Concerto in C minor
Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Constant Lambert
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Praise to the Holiest
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra and Choir Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz, Benno Moiseiwitsch
Book Choice
The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett
Luxury Choice
Mink coat
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Doris Arnold |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Sep 196713:10Home Service
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