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Virginia McKenna

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Virginia McKenna.

Favourite track: Adagio in G Minor for Strings and Orchestra by Albinoni/Giazotto
Book: On Playing with Lions by Bill Travers
Luxury: Writing materials

35 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Jul 1966 13:10

Music Played

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    Violin Concerto No 4 in D Minor

    Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux Orchestra: Lamoureux Orchestra

  • William Shakespeare

    Richard II

    Artist: John Gielgud

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No. 4 in E minor

    Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carl Schuricht

  • L茅o Delibes

    Bell Song (from Lakm茅)

    Soloist: Mado Robin Orchestra: New Symphony Orchestra

  • Julian Bream

    Greensleeves

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 4 In G major

    Soloist: Lili Kraus Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Victor Desarzens

  • Dylan Thomas

    Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto

      Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings

      Orchestra: Orchestre de Chambre de la Radiodiffusion Sarroise

  • Book Choice

    • On Playing with Lions - Bill Travers

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Virginia McKenna

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Jul 1966 13:10

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