Joan Heal
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Joan Heal.
Favourite track: Pavane Pour une Infante Defunte by Maurice Ravel
Book: The complete works by Oscar Wilde
Luxury: Insecticide
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Billie Holiday
Don't Explain
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Kay Thompson
Violins
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Andr茅s Segovia
Tremolo Study
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脡dith Piaf
L'Accordeoniste
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Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra
Begin the Beguine
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Inmates of the Mississippi State Penitentiary
Early Morning
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Castaway's Favourite
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Maurice Ravel
Pavane pour une infante d茅funte
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Guido Cantelli
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Book Choice
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The complete works - Oscar Wilde
Luxury Choice
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Insecticide
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Joan Heal |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Jan 1960 13:10Home Service
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