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Roy Plomley's castaway is actor, playwright and director Sonnie Hale.

Luxury: Soap

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Fri 28 Nov 195218:20
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Music Played

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    The Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)

    Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra

  • André Kostelanetz Orchestra

    Tiger Rag

  • Lawrence Tibbett

    De Glory Road (from Metropolitan)

  • The Benny Goodman Quartet

    Avalon

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)

    Soloist: Joan Hammond

  • George Gershwin

    Piano Concerto in F major

    Soloist: Roy Bargy Orchestra: Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

  • Allan Jones

    Falling in Love

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'

    Orchestra: Royal Festival Hall Orchestra

  • Luxury Choice

    • Soap

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestSonnie Hale

Broadcast

  • Fri 28 Nov 195218:20
    Home Service

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