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Roy Plomley's castaway is cookery expert Delia Smith.

Favourite track: Lief by Rhos Male Choir
Book: Autobiography by Saint Therese of Lisieux
Luxury: Writing materials

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Fri 11 Jun 198209:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Sound Of Silence

  • Benjamin Britten

    Missa brevis in D major

  • Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto

    Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings

  • The Moody Blues

    Forever Afternoon

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Pavane in F sharp minor, Op. 50

    Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra London. Conductor: Sir David Willcocks.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Rhos Male Voice Choir

      Lief

  • Boney M.

    Rivers Of Babylon

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion - O Haupt voll Blut

  • Book Choice

    • Autobiography - Saint Therese of Lisieux

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestDelia Smith

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Jun 198218:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 11 Jun 198209:05
    BBC Radio 4

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