Mary Stocks
Roy Plomley's castaway is teacher and social worker Mary Stocks.
Favourite track: In Tears of Grief (from St Matthew Passion), Final Chorus by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Collected novels by Jane Austen
Luxury: Radio receiver
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Josef Locke
Soldiers of the Queen
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Pietro Mascagni
Intermezzo (from Cavalleria rusticana)
Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Rome Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Soloist: Frida Leider
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Robert Schumann
Valse allemande (from Carnaval)
Soloist: Myra Hess
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Gracie Fields
The Little Puddin' Basin
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Paul Robeson
Love Song from Sanders of the River
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Turner Layton
Transatlantic Lullaby
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tr盲nen nieder
Choir: Bach Choir Orchestra: Jacques Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Collected novels - Jane Austen
Luxury Choice
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Radio receiver
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Mary Stocks |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Jul 1965 13:10Home Service
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