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Roy Plomley's castaway is swimmer David Wilkie.

Favourite track: John McLaughlin by Miles Davis
Book: English-Spanish Dictionary
Luxury: Painting materials

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Mon 20 Sep 197612:25
BBC Radio 4

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      John McLaughlin

  • Book Choice

    • English-Spanish Dictionary

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestDavid Wilkie

Broadcasts

  • Sat 18 Sep 197619:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 20 Sep 197612:25
    BBC Radio 4

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