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Rachael Heyhoe

Roy Plomley's castaway is women's cricket captain Rachael Heyhoe.

Favourite track: Nursery School by Joyce Grenfell
Book: Book on desert island cookery
Luxury: Ukelele

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2 minutes

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Mon 28 Jul 1969 12:25

Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

    Harm's our delight (from Dido and Aeneas)

    Soloist: Patricia Johnson Choir: Ammbrosian Singers Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • The Beatles

    Hey Jude

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Joyce Grenfell

      Nursery School

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Ten Guitars

  • The St Joseph's Maori Girls Choir

    Pokarekare Ana

  • Ray Conniff

    Love is a Many Spendoured Thing

  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'

    Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra

  • The Seekers

    Georgy Girl

  • Book Choice

    • Book on desert island cookery

  • Luxury Choice

    • Ukelele

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Rachael Heyhoe

Broadcast

  • Mon 28 Jul 1969 12:25

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