Robert Morley
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and playwright Robert Morley.
Book: The rules of patience
Luxury: Two packs of cards with photographs of family on the backs
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Ruggero Leoncavallo
Vesti la giubba (from Pagliacci)
Soloist: Enrico Caruso
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Edythe Baker
My Heart Stood Still
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Douglas Byng
Miss Otis Regrets
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Igor Stravinsky
Infernal dance of King Kaschei (from The Firebird Suite)
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Gabriele Santini
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Bob Newhart
Abe Lincoln v Madison Avenue
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Lata Mangeshkar
Man Dole Mera tan Dole
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Michael Tippett
Ritual Dances (from The Midsummer Marriage)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: John Pritchard
Book Choice
The rules of patience
Luxury Choice
Two packs of cards with photographs of family on the backs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Morley |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Apr 196213:10Home Service
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