Peggy Ashcroft
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Peggy Ashcroft.
Luxury: Frogwoman's outfit
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Music Played
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtw盲ngler
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Dylan Thomas
Under Milk Wood
Artist: Richard Burton
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Sir Harry Lauder
Stop Yer Tickling, Jock
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 39 in E flat major
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Oscar Wilde
The Importance Of Being Ernest
Artists: Edith Evans, John Gielgud
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D major - 1st movement
Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D major - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D major - 3rd movement
Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
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Luxury Choice
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Frogwoman's outfit
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peggy Ashcroft |
Broadcast
- Mon 11 Feb 1957 13:10Home Service
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