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Irene Handl
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Irene Handl.
Favourite track: Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Book: Reproductions of her favourite pictures
Luxury: Pencils and paper
Last on
Mon 5 Mar 196213:10
Home Service
Music Played
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Charles Trenet
Boum!
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Charles Trenet
La Mer
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Charles Aznavour
Le Carilloneur
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Charles Aznavour
Il Faut Savoir
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Frankie Vaughan
Tower of Strength
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Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
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Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries (from Die Walküre)
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III), D839
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Gerald Moore
Book Choice
Reproductions of her favourite pictures
Luxury Choice
Pencils and paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Irene Handl |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Mar 196213:10Home Service
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