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Julie Andrews

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress and singer Julie Andrews.

Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 2 in B Flat by Johannes Brahms
Book: The Once and Future King by T H White
Luxury: Piano

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 3 Feb 1964 13:40

Music Played

  • Andr茅 Previn

    A Portrait of Bert Williams

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Nessun dorma

    Soloist: Jussi Bj枚rling

  • Bing Crosby & Mary Martin

    Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johannes Brahms

      Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major

      Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf

  • Ethel Merman

    Small World

  • Vincenzo Bellini

    Casta diva (from Norma)

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

  • David Rose and His Orchestra

    The Stripper

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis and Chloe

    Choir: Motet Choir of Geneva Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

  • Book Choice

    • The Once and Future King - T H White

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Julie Andrews

Broadcast

  • Mon 3 Feb 1964 13:40

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