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Edith Day
Roy Plomley's castaway is musician and comedian Edith Day.
Favourite track: Singin' in the Rain by Gene Kelly
Book: Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Luxury: Radio receiver
Last on
Mon 20 Aug 196213:10
Home Service
Music Played
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Aram Khachaturian
Sabre Dance (from Gayaneh)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati
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Fritz Kreisler
Caprice Viennois
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Holiday for Strings
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Harry Welchmann
One Alone
Castaway's Favourite
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Nacio Herb Brown
Singin' in the Rain
Singer: Gene Kelly.
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Rhapsody in Blue
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Noël Coward
I'll See You Again
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Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
Book Choice
Essays - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Luxury Choice
Radio receiver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edith Day |
Broadcast
- Mon 20 Aug 196213:10Home Service
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