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Desert Island Discs - Irene Thomas - BBC Sounds

Desert Island Discs - Irene Thomas - BBC Sounds

Desert Island Discs

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Released On: 26 Jan 1997

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Sue Lawley's castaway is radio personality Irene Thomas

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