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Henry Kendall

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor and director Henry Kendall.

Book: Who's Who in the Theatre

30 minutes

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Tue 9 Oct 195118:30
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Music Played

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O soave fanciulla (from La Bohème)

    Soloist: Enrico Caruso, Nellie Melba

  • José Collins

    Love Will Find A Way

  • Fred Astaire

    Let's Face the Music and Dance

  • Maurice Ravel

    Pavane pour une infante défunte

    Orchestra: André Kostelanetz Orchestra

  • Frederick Delius

    La Calinda (from Koanga)

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Mary Ellis & Ivor Novello

    My Dearest Dear

  • Edvard Grieg

    A swan (En svane), Op. 25/2

    Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Warwick Braithwaite

  • Gracie Fields

    My Lucky Day

  • Book Choice

    • Who's Who in the Theatre

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestHenry Kendall

Broadcast

  • Tue 9 Oct 195118:30
    Home Service

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