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Desert Island Discs

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Penelope Keith.

Favourite track: Introduction and Allegro For Strings by Edward Elgar
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
Luxury: Lapsang Souchong tea

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Mon 23 Aug 1976 12:25

BBC Radio 4

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest	Penelope Keith

Sat 21 Aug 1976 19:00

BBC Radio 4
Mon 23 Aug 1976 12:25

BBC Radio 4

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