Dame Edith Evans
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Dame Edith Evans.
Favourite track: Casta Diva (from Norma) by Vincenzo Bellini
Book: Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury: Photographs
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Music Played
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            Johannes Brahms
Alto Rhapsody
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Clemens Krauss
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            William Shakespeare
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day? (Sonnet 18)
Artist: John Gielgud
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            Peter Ustinov
The Grand Prix of Gibraltar
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Castaway's Favourite
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            Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Francesco Molinari-Pradelli
 
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            Noël Coward
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
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            Red Army Ensemble
Kalinka
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            Frankie Laine
Rawhide
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            Ezio Pinza
Some Enchanted Evening
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Book Choice
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Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures - Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury Choice
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Photographs
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | Edith Evans | 
Broadcast
Mon 18 May 1964 13:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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