Cicely Courtneidge
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress and comedian Cicely Courtneidge.
Luxury: Family photograph album
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Eric Coates
Elizabeth Tudor (from The Three Elizabeths Suite)
Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Albert Coates
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Joan Hammond Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Jack Hulbert
My Hat's On The Side Of My Head
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Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Anthem and Greeting
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Mary Martin
A Wonderful Guy
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Luxury Choice
Family photograph album
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Cicely Courtneidge |
Broadcast
- Mon 8 Apr 195713:10Home Service
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