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Musical, artistic or literary personalities share which pieces thrill them, and why.

Musical, artistic or literary personalities share which pieces make the hair stand up on the back of their neck, and why.

The Tingle Factor: Leslie Thomas

Leslie Thomas

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Tingle Factor, Leslie Thomas

Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.

Author of The Virgin Soldiers, Leslie Thomas talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions. From August 1990.

Leslie Thomas, Welsh born author of 'The Virgin Soldiers', talks to Robin Ray about the music which stirs his emotions. 

In between his music choices, Leslie recalls becoming orphaned and life in a children's home, his national service and how he became a journalist and novelist. 

Producer: Andrew Mussett 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1990.

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