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Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Sylvia Syms.

Book: Her husband's handwritten limericks
Luxury: Tapestry-making materials

30 minutes

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Mon 6 Apr 195913:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Italian Concerto in F major

    Soloist: George Malcolm

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Si, pel ciel (Oath duet) (from Otello)

    Soloist: Jussi Björling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Renato Cellini

  • Ben Jonson

    The Triumph

    Artist: John Gielgud

  • Jack Buchanan

    And Her Mother Came Too

  • Jean Sibelius

    Karelia Suite - 1st movement (Intermezzo)

    Orchestra: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Jensen

  • Gene Kelly

    Our Love Is Here To Stay

  • Hector Berlioz

    Symphonie Fantastique

    Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Édouard Lalo

    Vainement ma bien-aimeée (from Le Roi d'Ys)

    Soloist: Beniamino Gigli

  • Book Choice

    • Her husband's handwritten limericks

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tapestry-making materials

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSylvia Syms

Broadcast

  • Mon 6 Apr 195913:10
    Home Service

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