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Who Was Emily Davison?

The tragic history of the woman who threw herself in front of the King's horse, Anmer at the 1913 Epsom Derby. Stars Janet Maw.

Emily Davison has a small, tragic place in British history.

She was the woman who threw herself in front of the King's horse, Anmer, during the running of the Epsom Derby in 1913.

Why did she do it?

Starring Janet Maw, Nigel Anthony, miriam Margolyes and Elizabeth Proud

Rose Tremain’s drama based on historic events.
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Emily Davison .... Janet Maw
King George V ......Nigel Anthony
Queen Mary.... Miriam Margolyes
Mrs Pankhurst ....Elizabeth Proud

Other parts played by Doreen Hepburn, Tessa Worsley, Melanie Hudson, Stephen Critchlow and John Turner.

Director: Gordon House

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in August 1995.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 12 Jul 202104:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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