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Andrea Levy

Andrea Levy

Broadcast | 12 Jun 2011

Novelist

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Luxury | mosquito repellent

James Ellroy

James Ellroy

Broadcast | 17 Jan 2010

Crime writer

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Luxury | Sun block

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

Broadcast | 11 May 2008

Singer, Songwriter

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Luxury | Suncream

Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin

Broadcast | 25 Nov 2007

Novelist

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Luxury | Vaporiser

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Broadcast | 24 Jun 2007

Comedian, Writer, Actor

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Luxury | Vat of novocaine - a non-addictive pain-killer

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Broadcast | 08 Oct 2006

Stage and screen actor

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Luxury | An endless supply of tissues

Sue MacGregor

Sue MacGregor

Broadcast | 24 Feb 2002

Broadcaster

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Luxury | Unlimited supply of sun block (nicely scented)

Christopher Bruce

Christopher Bruce

Broadcast | 23 May 1999

Choreographer

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Luxury | Suncream

Sir Charles Mackerras

Sir Charles Mackerras

Broadcast | 07 Mar 1999

Conductor

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Luxury | If a hot island - a huge bottle of suntan lotion and if a cold island - a pillow

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Broadcast | 15 Nov 1998

Hollywood film star

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Luxury | Sun block

Jimmy McGovern

Jimmy McGovern

Broadcast | 14 Jan 1996

Playwright, Screenwriter

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Luxury | Haemorrhoid ointment

Sir John Wilson

Sir John Wilson

Broadcast | 08 May 1994

Blindness campaigner, Scientist

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Luxury | A sonic probe

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Broadcast | 03 Apr 1994

Explorer

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Luxury | Antisan for insect bites

Nicholas Hytner

Nicholas Hytner

Broadcast | 11 Jul 1993

Theatre director

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Luxury | Large supply of total block suncream

Dame Ninette De Valois

Dame Ninette De Valois

Broadcast | 17 Feb 1991

Ballet mistress

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Luxury | An everlasting bottle of sleeping pills

Mark McCormack

Mark McCormack

Broadcast | 02 Jul 1989

Businessman, Sports agent

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Luxury | Suntan lotion

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Broadcast | 25 Jun 1989

Dynasty actor

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Luxury | Large bottle of sun tan oil and moisturiser

Edward Heath

Edward Heath

Broadcast | 18 Dec 1988

Former Prime Minister, Politician - Conservative

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Luxury | Suntan lotion

Alan Parker

Alan Parker

Broadcast | 05 Jan 1986

Film director

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Luxury | Suntan lotion

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Broadcast | 29 Oct 1983

Explorer

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Luxury | Tube of Antisan cream

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