Dr Roy Strong
Roy Plomley's castaway is director of the National Portrait Gallery Dr Roy Strong.
Favourite track: Ellen Terry by Sybil Thorndike
Book: Larousse Gastronomique by Prosper Montagn茅
Luxury: Vermeer's 'View Of Delft'
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Edgar Elmes
Rose Of England
Orchestra: Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra and Chorus
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty
Orchestra: Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
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Marlene Dietrich
The Laziest Girl In Town
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Thurston Dart
Queen Elizabeth's Pavane
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ellen Terry
Ellen Terry
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Henry Purcell
How blest are the shepherds (from King Arthur)
Choir: St Anthony Singers
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ascolta! le porte dell'asil (from Don Carlos)
Soloist: Carlo Bergonzi Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
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Rodney Christian Fellowship Festival Choir
For All The Saints
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Book Choice
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Larousse Gastronomique - Prosper Montagn茅
Luxury Choice
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Vermeer's `View Of Delft'
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Roy Strong |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Mar 1970 19:0091热爆 Radio 4
- Mon 9 Mar 1970 12:2591热爆 Radio 4
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