Yvonne Mitchell
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Yvonne Mitchell.
Favourite track: Trumpet Sonata by Henry Purcell
Book: Compilation of works of philosophy
Luxury: Writing materials
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Castaway's Favourite
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Henry Purcell
Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major
Soloist: Dennis Egan Orchestra: Philomusica of London
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Thelonious Monk
Sweet and Lovely
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Goldberg variations
Soloist: Gustav Leonhardt
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Anthony Newley
Do You Mind?
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12 Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman'
Soloist: Clara Haskil
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Henry Purcell
Sound the trumpet (from Birthday Ode 'Come ye sons of art away')
Soloist: Alfred Deller, John Whitworth
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Corelli/Barbirolli
Concerto for Oboe and Strings
Soloist: Evelyn Rothwell Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major
Soloist: Denis Clift Orchestra: Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin
Book Choice
Compilation of works of philosophy
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Yvonne Mitchell |
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- Mon 31 Jul 196113:10Home Service
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