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Desert Island Discs - Lord Home of The Hirsel - BBC Sounds

Desert Island Discs - Lord Home of The Hirsel - BBC Sounds

Desert Island Discs

Lord Home of The HirselLord Home of The Hirsel

Released On: 07 May 1977

Available for over a year

Roy Plomley's castaway is former Prime Minister Lord Home Of The Hirsel

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