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James Clavell

Roy Plomley's castaway is novelist James Clavell.

Favourite track: The Impossible Dream by Roberta Flack
Book: The Koran

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Fri 20 Nov 198109:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Keith Michell

      The Impossible Dream

  • Holman-Climax Male Voice and Mabe Ladies Choirs

    Eternal Father Strong To Save

  • Jade Warrior

    Rain Flower/Easty

  • The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night

  • Robert Goulet

    If Ever I Would Leave You

  • Julie Covington

    Don't Cry For Me Argentina

  • Perry Como

    Greensleeves

  • Some Enchanted Evening

    Soloist: Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney

  • Book Choice

    • The Koran

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestJames Clavell

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Nov 198118:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 20 Nov 198109:05
    BBC Radio 4

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