Mary Ure
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Mary Ure.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 23 in A by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Collected plays by John Osborne
Luxury: Painting by Rembrandt in the National Gallery
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Music Played
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Jimmy Shand and His Band
The Reel of the 51st Highland Division
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Eddie Condon and His All-Stars
Louisiana
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Dylan Thomas
In My Craft or Sullen Art
Artist: Richard Burton
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Bob Wilber's Wildcats
Old Fashioned Love
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Paul Robeson
Mah Lindy Lou
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Soloist: Solomon Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert Menges
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Lotte Lenya
Alabama Song
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Felix Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Collected plays - John Osborne
Luxury Choice
Painting by Rembrandt in the National Gallery
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Mary Ure |
Broadcast
- Mon 6 Feb 196113:10Home Service
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