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15-19 December 1914

A spirit of generosity and recklessness fills the air as all Folkestone is encouraged to give itself to the war. With Craige Els, Will Howard.

As Christmas approaches, a spirit of generosity and recklessness fills the air, as all Folkestone is encouraged to give themselves to the war.

Written by: Shaun McKenna
Story led by: Katie Hims
Consultant Historian: Professor Maggie Andrews
Music: Matthew Strachan
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

58 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Jan 201503:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

HilaryCraige Els
LaurieWill Howard
IsabelKeely Beresford
Mr TenchMark Edel-Hunt
Mr HawkesGerry Hinks
RalphNicholas Murchie
DorotheaRachel Shelley
GeorgeRonan Raftery
BarryKris Deedigan
MariekeOlivia Ross
Nurse BettsJane Slavin
Douglas ConroyMark Edel-Hunt
ArchieArthur Hughes
JessieLucy Hutchinson
IvyLizzy Watts
MaisieCassie Layton
BillBen Crowe
HildaBella Hamblin
IvorAlun Raglan
JoeLloyd Thomas
MervynTom Whitelock
Admiral FitzgeraldJohn Woodvine
ArthurJacob Beswick
CyrilPerry Moore
JerryKieran Hardcastle
BernardIan Brooker
AliceClaire-Louise Cordwell
MaggieHollie Thoupos
MickeyBen Pettengell
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcasts

  • Fri 19 Dec 201421:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 27 Jan 201510:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 Jan 201515:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 28 Jan 201503:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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