EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 36 MIN
Lucy Irvine — Castaway with Francesca Segal
from Lost Ladies of Lit · host Amy Helmes & Kim Askew
Send us Fan MailWhen Lucy Irvine answered a classified ad to play Girl Friday to a real-life Robinson Crusoe on a remote tropical island, she embarked on an enthralling—and at times harrowing—year-long adventure. The result was her bestselling 1983 memoir, Castaway, a beautifully-written tale of survival. We’re diving into Irvine’s unforgettable story with special guest Francesca Segal, whose own island-centric novel, Welcome to Glorious Tuga, was recently optioned for TV by See-Saw Films.Mentioned in this episode:Castaway by Lucy IrvineThe Lucy Irvine FoundationWelcome to Glorgious Tuga by Francesca SegalRunaway and Faraway by Lucy IrvineThe Islander by Gerald KingslandThe Secret Life of a Schoolgirl by Rosemary KingslandCastaway 1986 film trailer starring Amanda Donohoe and Oliver ReedWild by Cheryl Strayed“Alone” on the History ChannelSee-Saw FilmsOne is One by Lucy IrvineThe Innocents by Francesca SegalSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter.Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
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Send us Fan Mail When Lucy Irvine answered a classified ad to play Girl Friday to a real-life Robinson Crusoe on a remote tropical island, she embarked on an enthralling—and at times harrowing—year-long adventure. The result was her bestselling 1983 memoir, Castaway, a beautifully-written tale of survival. We’re diving into Irvine’s unforgettable story with special guest Francesca Segal, whose own island-centric novel, Welcome to Glorious Tuga, was recently optioned for TV by See-Saw Films. M...
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