Gayatri Devi
Roy Plomley's castaway is Gayatri Devi, Maharani of Jaipur.
Gayatri Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur, was brought up in the sumptuous Palace of Cooch Behar with its staff of 500. She tells Roy Plomley how she shot her first panther at the age of 12, how she became the third wife of the Maharaja of Jaipur, and how, with his encouragement, she won a seat in the Parliament of India.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: As Time Goes By by Andy Williams and his Orchestra
Book: Omnibus of books by James Herriot
Luxury: Can of insect repellant
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Henry Mancini
Moon River
Soloist: Andy Williams
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Mrs Dass and Accompaniment – Private Tape
Dhana Dhanye Pupse Bhara
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Leslie “Hutch” Hutchinson
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
- At The Piano.
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Nat King Cole
These Foolish Things
- 20 Greatest Love Songs.
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Mohammed Rafi and his Orchestra
Chaudhvin Ka Chaud
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Castaway's Favourite
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Dan Williams and His Orchestra
As Time Goes By
- Casablanca.
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Yves Montand
Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)
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Frank Sinatra
My Way
- Greatest Hits.
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Book Choice
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Omnibus of books - James Herriot
Luxury Choice
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Can of insect repellant
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gayatri Devi |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Aug 1984 18:25±«Óătv Radio 4
- Fri 10 Aug 1984 09:05±«Óătv Radio 4
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