Leslie Crowther
Roy Plomley's castaway is comedian and actor Leslie Crowther.
Favourite track: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Scherzo) by Felix Mendelssohn
Book: The Second World War by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Sport suit
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Claudio Arrau Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
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George Chisholm and the Tradsters
My Mother's Eyes
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Louis Armstrong
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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Castaway's Favourite
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Felix Mendelssohn
Scherzo (from A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Orchestra: 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Ella Fitzgerald
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
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Georges Bizet
Au fond du temple saint (from The Pearl Fishers)
Soloist: Jussi Bj枚rling, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Renato Cellini
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The Black & White Minstrels
When I Love I Love / The Bandit
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Book Choice
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The Second World War - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
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Sport suit
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Leslie Crowther |
Broadcast
- Mon 7 May 1962 13:10成人快手 Service
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