Edric Connor
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Edric Connor.
Book: Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Luxury: Toothbrush
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Renato Cellini
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Trinidad Calypso Singers and Players
The Drums of Trinidad
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Choir of the Russian Church of the Metropolitan of Paris
The Creed
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Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Ernest (Act 1)
Artist: Edith Evans, John Gielgud
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
The Lord is my Shepherd
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Antonin Dvorak/Grun
Deep Blue Evening (from Summer Song)
Soloist: Edric Connor
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George Frideric Handel
Zadok the Priest
Coronation: of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Book Choice
Cry, The Beloved Country - Alan Paton
Luxury Choice
Toothbrush
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edric Connor |
Broadcast
- Mon 13 Apr 195913:10Home Service
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