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Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Fay Weldon.

Book: Kennedy's Latin Primer
Luxury: Shiny white paper and felt pens

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Fri 29 Feb 198009:05
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Piano Concerto in A Minor

  • Oscar Straus

    La ronde de l'amour (from La Ronde)

  • Judy Collins

    Liverpool Lullaby

  • George Frideric Handel

    Angels, ever bright and fair (from Theodora)

  • Harry Champion

    Never Let Your Braces Dangle

  • Buffy Sainte‐Marie

    Little Wheel Spin and Spin

  • Meco

    Over The Rainbow

  • Carolyn Hester

    'Tis The Gift To Be Simple

  • Book Choice

    • Kennedy's Latin Primer

  • Luxury Choice

    • Shiny white paper and felt pens

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestFay Weldon

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Feb 198018:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Feb 198009:05
    BBC Radio 4

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