Tallulah Bankhead
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Tallulah Bankhead.
Book: The Human Situation by MacNeill Dixon
Luxury: Her portrait by Augustus John
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
On the Sunny Side of the Street
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Ruggero Leoncavallo
Vesti la giubba (from Pagliacci)
Soloist: Enrico Caruso
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Frank Sinatra
My Funny Valentine
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Walter Huston
September Song
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Billie Holiday
Strange Fruit
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Ella Fitzgerald
Love for Sale
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Perry Como
The Lord's Prayer
Book Choice
The Human Situation - MacNeill Dixon
Luxury Choice
Her portrait by Augustus John
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Tallulah Bankhead |
Broadcast
- Mon 14 Dec 196413:40Home Service
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