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Sue Lawley's castaway is comedian Joan Turner.

Favourite track: One Fine Day by Giacomo Puccini
Book: Introduction to the Devout Life by St Francis de Sales
Luxury: Baked beans

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Fri 5 Aug 198809:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Joan Turner

    The Shadow Waltz

    • Joan Turner and Wally Scott & Orchestra.
    • Philips.

  • Frank Sinatra

    I've Got You Under My Skin

    • Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
    • Capitol Records.

  • Vince Hill

    Edelweiss

    • Savile's Time Travels 1967.
    • Music For Pleasure France.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giacomo Puccini

      Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)

      Soloist: Joan Hammond Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Glauco Curiel

      • Puccini Arias.
      • HMV.

  • Mario Lanza

    I'll Walk With God

    • A Portrait Of Mario Lanza.
    • Stylus.

  • Ron Grainer

    Tales of The Unexpected

    • Reilly Ace Of Themes.
    • Red Bus.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Bright Eyes

    • Watership Down Original Soundtrack.
    • CBS.

  • Joan Turner

    I Have Dreamed

    • Joan Turner's Workshop.
    • Decca.

  • Book Choice

    • Introduction to the Devout Life - St Francis de Sales

  • Luxury Choice

    • Baked beans

Credits

PresenterSue Lawley
Interviewed GuestJoan Turner

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Jul 198812:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Aug 198809:05
    BBC Radio 4

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