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15 September 1914 - Jack Wilson
It's the day of the memorial service, and everyone brings their own grief.
Written by Sarah Daniels
Music: Matthew Strachan
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Last on
Mon 15 Sep 201412:04
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jack | Ashley Kumar |
| Florrie | Claire Rushbrook |
| Joe | Lloyd Thomas |
| Ralph | Nicholas Murchie |
| Sylvia | Deborah Findlay |
| Gabriel | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Kitty | Ami Metcalf |
| Officer | Clive Hayward |
| Adam | Leo Montague |
| Writer | Sarah Daniels |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
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- Mon 15 Sep 201412:04BBC Radio 4
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