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Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Sheila Sim.

Luxury: Clock

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Fri 27 Feb 195318:20
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Music Played

  • Léo Delibes

    Coppélia

    Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Ah! Guai a chi la tocca (from Manon Lescaut)

    Soloist: Mario del Monaco Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra

  • Tennessee Ernie Ford

    Milk 'em in the Morning Blues

  • Patricia Neway

    The Consul - (Act 2, Final Aria)

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Concerto in D major

    Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Lucerne Festival Orchestra

  • Fats Waller and His Rhythm

    When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful

  • Edith Evans & John Gielgud

    Lady Bracknell Interviews John Worthing (from The Importance Of Being Earnest)

  • Richard Strauss

    Don Juan

    Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Serge Koussevitzky

  • Luxury Choice

    • Clock

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSheila Sim

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Feb 195318:20
    Home Service

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