George Woodcock
Roy Plomley's castaway is TUC General-Secretary George Woodcock.
Favourite track: Vilja from The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar
Book: Philosophic works by William Warren Bartley
Luxury: Cornet
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Harry Davidson and his Orchestra
Thrills
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix (from Samson and Delilah)
Soloist: Marion Anderson
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George Frideric Handel
Ombra mai fu (Largo) (from Xerxes)
Soloist: Enrico Caruso
Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Lehár
Vilja (from The Merry Widow)
Soloist: June Bronhill Orchestra: Sadler's Wells Opera Orchestra and Chorus
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Georges Bizet
Carmen Act 3 Entr'acte
Orchestra: French National Opera Orchestra Conductor: Georges Pretre
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Sebastián Iradier
La Paloma
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles Orchestra: Sinfonia of London Conductor: Fruhbeck de Burgos
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William Shakespeare
Now is the winter of our discontent (from Richard III)
Artist: Laurence Olivier
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Three O'clock in the Morning
Book Choice
Philosophic works - William Warren Bartley
Luxury Choice
Cornet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Woodcock |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 May 196713:10Home Service
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