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Dame Edith Evans

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Dame Edith Evans.

Favourite track: Casta Diva (from Norma) by Vincenzo Bellini
Book: Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Luxury: Photographs

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14 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 May 1964 13:40

Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Alto Rhapsody

    Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Clemens Krauss

  • William Shakespeare

    Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day? (Sonnet 18)

    Artist: John Gielgud

  • Peter Ustinov

    The Grand Prix of Gibraltar

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Vincenzo Bellini

      Casta diva (from Norma)

      Soloist: Joan Sutherland Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Francesco Molinari-Pradelli

  • No毛l Coward

    Mad Dogs and Englishmen

  • Red Army Ensemble

    Kalinka

  • Frankie Laine

    Rawhide

  • Ezio Pinza

    Some Enchanted Evening

  • Book Choice

    • Science and Health, with a Key to the Scriptures - Mary Baker Eddy

  • Luxury Choice

    • Photographs

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Edith Evans

Broadcast

  • Mon 18 May 1964 13:40

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