Sarah Churchill
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Sarah Churchill.
Favourite track: Symphony No 1 in C Minor (Opus 68) by Johannes Brahms
Book: Reminiscences of early life by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Bath with hot water
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C minor
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch
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Gertrude Lawrence
The Physician
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Jimmy Durante
Patron of the Arts
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William Shakespeare
The Tempest Act 4, Scene 1
Artist: John Gielgud
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Selig wie die Sonne (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Gladys Parr Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Claude Debussy
Prélude à l'après midi d'un faune
Orchestra: Orchestrae de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Mood Indigo
Book Choice
Reminiscences of early life - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
Bath with hot water
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Churchill |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Nov 196613:10Home Service
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