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Sir Anton Dolin

Roy Plomley's castaway is choreographer Sir Anton Dolin.

Favourite track: La Traviata Act 3 Prelude by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Friends and Memories by Sir Anton Dolin
Luxury: Electric razor

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 18 Jun 1982 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Franz LehΓ΅r

    You are my heart's delight (from The Land of Smiles)

    Soloist: Richard Tauber Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Franz Lehar

  • JosΓ© Collins

    Farewell

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis and Chloe

    Choir: Royal Opera House Chorus, Covent Garden Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux

  • Noel Coward & Gertrude Lawrence

    Private Lives

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giuseppe Verdi

      La traviata Prelude to Act 3

      Soloist: Maria Callas Choir: Cetra Chorus Orchestra: EIAR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Turin Conductor: Gabriele Santini

  • Evelyn Laye

    They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Miss Otis Regrets

    Artist: Buddy Bregman and his Orchestra

  • Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder

    Ebony & Ivory

  • Book Choice

    • Friends and Memories - Sir Anton Dolin

  • Luxury Choice

    • Electric razor

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sir Anton Dolin

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Jun 1982 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Jun 1982 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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