Gloria Swanson
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Gloria Swanson.
Favourite track: Un Bel Di Vedremo by Giacomo Puccini
Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Luxury: Telephone
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Gloria Swanson
I Love You So Much I Hate You
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New Orleans Rag Time
Tres Moutarde
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Rhapsody in Blue
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Mel Torm茅
Wonderful One
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Castaway's Favourite
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Rosa Ponselle
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Emperor Waltz
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Ambroise Thomas
Connais-Tu Le Pays from Mignon
Soloist: Frederica Von Stade Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard
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Gloria Swanson
Love
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Book Choice
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The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran
Luxury Choice
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Telephone
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gloria Swanson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Jul 1981 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 10 Jul 1981 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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