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Roy Plomley

Eamonn Andrews's castaway is broadcaster Roy Plomley.

Book: Who's Who in the Theatre
Luxury: Desk with a typewriter and paper

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30 minutes

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Mon 12 May 1958 13:10
成人快手 Service

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Music Played

  • Annabelle Hill

    Another Op'nin, Another Show

  • Fred Elizalde

    Harmonising

  • Covent Garden Opera Company

    Oh What a Feast, What a Wonderous Night (from Die Fledermaus)

    Choir: Covent Garden Opera Company Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Tou Tsin-Fan

    Chou Ting-Tai au Tombeau de Liang Chan-Po

    Artist: Peking Opera Orchestra

  • Bob Hope & Shirley Ross - Thanks for the Memory

  • Alexander Arkhangelsky

    Eucharist Canon

    Choir: Choir of the Russian Church of the Metropolitan of Paris

  • Oscar Straus

    Mariette Act 2 (finale)

    Soloist: Yvonne Printemps, Sacha Guitry

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

    Soloist: Rudolf Serkin Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy

  • Book Choice

    • Who's Who in the Theatre

  • Luxury Choice

    • Desk with a typewriter and paper

Credits

Presenter Eamonn Andrews
Interviewed Guest Roy Plomley

Broadcast

  • Mon 12 May 1958 13:10
    成人快手 Service

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