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Radio 4,26 Jan 1985,40 mins

Madhur Jaffrey

Desert Island Discs

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Madhur Jaffrey is an actress who has now become as well-known as a writer and broadcaster on Indian and Far Eastern cooking. In conversation with Roy Plomley, she talks about the films she has made with James Ivory, including Heat and Dust. She also recalls how she came to be a cookery expert, and she chooses 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: Violin Concerto - 1st Movement by Roque Cordero Book: Blank book Luxury: Whiskey

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Organ Concerto in B flat major
    Organ Concerto in B flat major
    George Frideric Handel
  3. 2.
    La Vie En Rose
    La Vie En Rose
    Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra
  4. 3.
    Don't Be Cruel