Nicholas Monsarrat
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Nicholas Monsarrat.
Luxury: Autograph letters of Lord Nelson
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George Frideric Handel
Art thou troubled? (adaptation of Dove sei) (from Rodelinda)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Rockin' Chair
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Johann Strauss II - Blue Danube Waltz
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
H'm, h'm, h'm (from The Magic Flute)
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Myra Hess
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Reginald Kell Orchestra: Philharmonia String Quartet
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Laurie Caroll & Bill Lee
The Girl on the Rock
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Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II - If I Loved You
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Luxury Choice
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Autograph letters of Lord Nelson
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Nicholas Monsarrat |
Broadcast
- Tue 21 Jun 1955 13:10Home Service
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