Dame Edith Evans
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Dame Edith Evans.
Favourite track: Casta Diva (from Norma) by Vincenzo Bellini
Book: Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury: Photographs
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Johannes Brahms
Alto Rhapsody
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Clemens Krauss
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William Shakespeare
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day? (Sonnet 18)
Artist: John Gielgud
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Peter Ustinov
The Grand Prix of Gibraltar
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
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Noël Coward
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
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Red Army Ensemble
Kalinka
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Frankie Laine
Rawhide
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Ezio Pinza
Some Enchanted Evening
Book Choice
Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures - Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury Choice
Photographs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edith Evans |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 May 196413:40Home Service
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