Ginger Rogers
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Ginger Rogers.
Favourite track: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Book: Science and Health, With Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury: Painting equipment
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Harry James and His Orchestra
Tangerine
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Edward Elgar
Salut d'Amour
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Castaway's Favourite
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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My one and only highland fling (from The Barkleys of Broadway)
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Erno Dohnanyi
Rhapsody in C major, Op. 11/3
Soloist: Eileen Joyce
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George Enescu
Romanian Rhapsody No.1
Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Miklos Rozsa
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Γ‰douard Lalo
Symphonie espagnole
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Goossens
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McHenry Boatwright
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
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Book Choice
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Science and Health, With Key to the Scriptures - Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury Choice
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Painting equipment
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ginger Rogers |
Broadcast
- Mon 26 May 1969 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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