Nevil Shute

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Broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis attempts to convince presenter Francine Stock of the "greatness" of engineer and writer Nevil Shute. He managed to combine a scientific and literary career, writing such bestsellers as 'A Town Like Alice' and 'On the Beach'. With Heather Mayfield (Nevil Shute's eldest daughter). Producer: John Byrne First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2005.