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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Music Played
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Henry Purcell
Harm's our delight (from Dido and Aeneas)
Soloist: Patricia Johnson Choir: Ammbrosian Singers Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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The Beatles
Hey Jude
Castaway's Favourite
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Joyce Grenfell
Nursery School
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Ten Guitars
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The St Joseph's Maori Girls Choir
Pokarekare Ana
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Ray Conniff
Love is a Many Spendoured Thing
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AntonÃn Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Vienna Symphony Orchestra
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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 196912:25BBC Radio 4
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