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No Larger than Life:
The Real Robinson Crusoe by PETER MACKIE
Robinson Crusoe was on his island for 30 years while the man who was the inspiration for the novel suffered isolation for four years, three months, 22 days. Who was Selkirk and how did
Defoe transmute his adventures into a story that has remained popular for more than 250 years?
Directed by PHILIP MARTIN BBCBirmingham
(Re-broadcast on Wedatll.Oam)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter MacKie
Unknown:
Robinson Crusoe
Directed By:
Philip Martin
Alexander Selkirk:
Henry Stamper
Daniel Defoe:
Wolfe Morris
Sophia:
Nell Brennan
MrTaylor:
Anthony Morse
Capt Stradling:
Roger Nott
Mother:
Charlotte Strevens
Source: Radio Times

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