Gwendoline Kirby
Roy Plomley's castaway is Matron of Great Ormond Street Hospital Gwendoline Kirby.
Favourite track: The Lord is My Shepherd (Brother James's Air) by The Orpington Junior Singers
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Field glasses
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Orchestra: Sinfonia of London Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D major
Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Karl Münchinger
Castaway's Favourite
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Orpington Junior Singers
The Lord is My Shepherd (Brother James's Air)
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Roger Quilter
Children's Overture (Opus 17)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Weldon
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Maria
Soloist: Constance Shacklock, Olive Gilbert et al
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King's College Chapel Choir
King Jesus Hath a Garden
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Kathleen Ferrier & Phyllis Spurr
Blow The Wind Southerly
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Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Orchestra: Morton Gould and his Orchestra
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Field glasses
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gwendoline Kirby |
Broadcast
- Christmas Eve 196613:10Home Service
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