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Donald Wolfit
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Donald Wolfit.
Book: Bible
Luxury: Violin and instructions
Last on
Fri 6 Feb 195318:20
Home Service
Music Played
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Stokowski
Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra
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Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
All Creatures Now
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Sir Harry Lauder
Roaming In The Gloaming
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Ida Haendel Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Basil Cameron
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan Of Tuonela
Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski and his Symphony Orchestra
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G H Elliott
Lily Of Laguna
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Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Let Thy Merciful Ears O Lord
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César Franck
Symphony In D Minor
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Bible
Luxury Choice
Violin and instructions
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Donald Wolfit |
Broadcast
- Fri 6 Feb 195318:20Home Service
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