Ray Cooney
Roy Plomley's castaway is playwright Ray Cooney.
Ray Cooney, who is the Artistic Director of the very successful Theatre of Comedy, began his career as an actor. Before long, he started directing plays and then writing them, usually in collaboration with John Chapman. These include Charlie Girl, Not Now, Darling and his latest, Two Into One. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his varied career and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
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The Road To Morocco
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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor - 1st Movement
Soloist: Claudio Arrau Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Elvis Presley
Hound Dog
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The Mantovani Orchestra
Love and Marriage
- Mr Music: Mantovani.
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Joe Brown With Orchestra
My Favourite Occupation
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Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons - Winter
Soloist: Reinhold Barchet Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Karl Munchinger
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Gemma Craven and Orchestra
I Still Believe In Love
- They're Playing Our Song.
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Charles Penrose
The Laughing Policeman
- Music Hall to Variety.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ray Cooney |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Dec 1984 18:25±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Fri 21 Dec 1984 09:05±«Óãtv Radio 4
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