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Jan 1982
34m 5s

Angela Rippon

Bbc Radio 4
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Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster Angela Rippon.

Favourite track: Jupiter by Gustav Holst Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Luxury: Water colours, brushes and paper

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