Nora Swinburne
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Nora Swinburne.
Book: Bible
Luxury: Make-up box
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Music Played
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake Ballet Suite
Orchestra: Hallé Symphony Orchestra
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Giacomo Puccini
E Lucevan Le Stelle (from Tosca)
Soloist: Jussi Björling
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Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Giacomo Puccini
Bimba, dagli occhi (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Beniamino Gigli, Toti Dal Monte
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Carlo Buti
La Vita E Rosa
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Keith Miller
Three Kings
Artist: Kings College Choir
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George Frideric Handel/Beecham
The Gods Go a-Begging
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Richard Strauss
A Woman of No Importance (Incidental Music from the Play)
Book Choice
Bible
Luxury Choice
Make-up box
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Nora Swinburne |
Broadcast
- Fri 7 Aug 195318:20Home Service
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