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Delia Murphy

Roy Plomley's castaway is folk singer Delia Murphy.

Luxury: Still for making poteen

40 minutes

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Tue 15 Apr 1952 18:20
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Music Played

  • The Four Ramblers

    Hannigan's Hooley

  • John McCormack

    My Lagen Love

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O tentatrice! (from Manon Lescaut)

    Soloist: Margaret Sheridan Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra

  • Reg Grant

    Knock'd Em In The Old Kent Road

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Wiegenlied (Cradle song), K350

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann

  • Fred Astaire

    Top Hat, White Tie And Tails

  • Jimmy O'Dea & Harry O'Donovan

    Mrs Mulligan In Court

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter

  • Luxury Choice

    • Still for making poteen

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Delia Murphy

Broadcast

  • Tue 15 Apr 1952 18:20
    Home Service

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