A visit to a carpet shop and a history lesson - ancient and modern. 
Joss Ackland
Duration: 29:03
This is a clip from Roy Plomley's castaway interview with actor Joss Ackland.
Available since: Wed 23 Jan 2013
This clip is from
Desert Island Discs Joss Ackland
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Joss Ackland
First broadcast: 26 Jun 1982
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