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Peter Saunders

Roy Plomley's castaway is theatre impresario Peter Saunders.

Favourite track: Chicago by Judy Garland
Book: Who's Who in the Theatre
Luxury: Electric blanket

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Nov 1962 13:40

Music Played

  • Maurice Ravel

    Introduction and Allegro

    Soloist: Osian Ellis Orchestra: Melos Ensemble

  • Art Tatum

    Sophisticated Lady

  • Percy Faith

    Someone to Watch Over Me

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel

  • Jack Coles and his Orchestra

    The Water Gipsies - Overture

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Si, mi chiamano Mimi (from La Boh猫me)

    Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Tullio Serafin

  • Claude Debussy

    La fille aux cheveux de lin (from Preludes, Book 1)

    Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin, Marcel Gazelle

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Judy Garland

      Chicago

  • Book Choice

    • Who's Who in the Theatre

  • Luxury Choice

    • Electric blanket

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Peter Saunders

Broadcast

  • Mon 26 Nov 1962 13:40

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