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Michael Redgrave

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Michael Redgrave.

Luxury: Pipes and matches

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Jun 1955 13:10

Music Played

  • Stubby Kaye

    Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat

  • Franz Schubert

    Quartet for Flute, Guitar, Viola and Cello in G major, D96

  • Benjamin Britten

    Oh, what a lovely day (from The Rape of Lucretia)

    Soloist: Margaret Ritchie, Flora Neilson Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra

  • Arthur Marshall

    Nature Walk

  • Richard Strauss

    Der Rosenkavalier (Waltzes)

    Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Fritz Reiner.

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Paul Robeson

    Water Boy

  • William Shakespeare

    As You Like It

    Artist: Edith Evans

  • Johann Strauss II - Die Fledermaus Overture

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pipes and matches

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Michael Redgrave

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Jun 1955 13:10

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