M M Kaye
Roy Plomley's castaway is illustrator M M Kaye.
The novelist MM Kaye was born and has spent much of her life in India, and this experience has provided the background to several of her novels, including The Far Pavilions. She has also written a series of thrillers set in other places around the world to which she has been sent with her soldier husband. In conversation with Roy Plomley, she talks about her adventurous life and chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Julie's Theme by Lanning
Book: Indian Tales by Rudyard Kipling
Luxury: Writer's kit
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Music Played
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Orchestra Mascotte
Valse Bleu
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Rustle Of Spring
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“Whispering” Jack Smith
Me and My Shadow
- 1928.
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Lucienne Boyer
Parlez-Moi D'Amour
- Das Grosse Wunschkonzert.
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The Billy Mayerl Rhythm Ensemble
Nola
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Bing Crosby & The Rhythm Boys
A Bench In The Park
- The King of Jazz.
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Pascal Bastia
Je Tire Ma Reverence
Soloist: Jean Sablon
- Gentlemen of Paris.
Castaway's Favourite
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Jerry Lanning
Julie's Theme
Orchestra: conducted by Jerry Lanning
Book Choice
Indian Tales - Rudyard Kipling
Luxury Choice
Writer's kit
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | M M Kaye |
Broadcasts
- Sat 31 Dec 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 6 Jan 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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