Virginia McKenna
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Virginia McKenna.
Favourite track: Adagio in G Minor for Strings and Orchestra by Albinoni/Giazotto
Book: On Playing with Lions by Bill Travers
Luxury: Writing materials
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Music Played
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Niccolò Paganini
Violin Concerto No 4 in D Minor
Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux Orchestra: Lamoureux Orchestra
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William Shakespeare
Richard II
Artist: John Gielgud
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carl Schuricht
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Léo Delibes
Bell Song (from Lakmé)
Soloist: Mado Robin Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra
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Julian Bream
Greensleeves
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G major
Soloist: Lili Kraus Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Victor Desarzens
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Dylan Thomas
Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Orchestra: Orchestre de Chambre de la Radiodiffusion Sarroise
Book Choice
On Playing with Lions - Bill Travers
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Virginia McKenna |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Jul 196613:10Home Service
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