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Fay Compton

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Fay Compton.

Luxury: Dogs

40 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 May 1952 18:20

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    The Swan Of Tuonela

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Gioachino Rossini

    Largo al factotum (from The Barber of Seville)

    Soloist: Lawrence Tibbett

  • Bing Crosby - And the Angels Sing

  • Vitya Vronsky & Victor Babin

    Suite For Two Pianos Opus 15 Waltz

  • Frederick Delius

    To the Queen of my Heart & Love's Philosophy

    Soloist: Heddle Nash, Gerald Moore

  • Paul Dukas

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Jean Sablon & Gerald Wilson

    Si Tu M'Aimes

  • Erno Dohnanyi

    Variations on a Nursery Theme

    Soloist: Cyril Smith Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Luxury Choice

    • Dogs

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Fay Compton

Broadcast

  • Tue 13 May 1952 18:20

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