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Gillian Lynne

Roy Plomley's castaway is director Gillian Lynne.

Favourite track: Concerto For Double String Orchestra by Michael Tippett
Book: French language course
Luxury: Eyelash curlers

40 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Jul 1981 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Diana Ross

    Top Of The World

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn

  • Martin Best

    You Spotted Snakes

  • William Walton

    The Magician and the Transformation (from The Quest)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: William Walton

  • Michael Tippett

    Ritual Dances (from The Midsummer Marriage)

    Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: John Pritchard

  • Melissa Manchester

    Shine Like You Should

  • Narrator

    The Jellicle Ball (from cats)

    Artist: Original London Cast

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Michael Tippett

      Concerto For Double String Orchestra

      Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner

  • Book Choice

    • French language course

  • Luxury Choice

    • Eyelash curlers

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Gillian Lynne

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Jul 1981 18:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Jul 1981 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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