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Fay Compton

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Fay Compton.

Favourite track: Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti by Gioacchino Rossini
Book: The collected works by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Electric blanket

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Feb 1974 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frederick Delius

    Love's Philosophy

    Soloist: John Heddle Nash, Gerald Moore

  • Claude Debussy

    Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)

    Soloist: Walter Gieseking

  • Edvard Grieg

    Piano Concerto in A Minor

    Soloist: Wilhelm Backhaus Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gioachino Rossini

      Cat Duet

      Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles, Gerald Moore, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

  • Val Doonican

    What Would I Be?

  • Jean Sibelius

    The Swan Of Tuonela

    Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Frank Sinatra

    My Way

  • Court Symphony

    The Call (from Mary Rose)

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Charles Dickens

  • Luxury Choice

    • Electric blanket

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Fay Compton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 Feb 1974 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 4 Feb 1974 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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