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Jessica Mitford

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Jessica Mitford.

Favourite track: Die Moorsoldaten by Ernst Busch
Book: Orphan Island by Rose Macaulay
Luxury: Supply of gentlemen's relish

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30 minutes

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Mon 8 Aug 1977 12:25
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Florrie Forde

    After The Ball

  • Douglas Byng

    Sex Appeal Sarah

  • Maurice Chevalier

    Louise

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ernst Busch

      Die Moorsoldaten

  • Centenary Choir

    The Red Flag

  • Wini Shaw

    Lullaby Of Broadway

  • Fred Astaire

    Cheek To Cheek

  • Carroll Gibbons

    You're Gonna Lose Your Girl

  • Book Choice

    • Orphan Island - Rose Macaulay

  • Luxury Choice

    • Supply of gentlemen's relish

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Jessica Mitford

Broadcasts

  • Sat 6 Aug 1977 19:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
  • Mon 8 Aug 1977 12:25
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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