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Jun 1965
22m 28s

Ginette Spanier

Bbc Radio 4
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Roy Plomley's castaway is fashion house director Ginette Spanier.

Favourite track: You're Sensational by Frank Sinatra Book: Notebook and pencil Luxury: Silver box

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