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29 December 1914 - Joe Macknade
Warwickshire cricket captain Jim Troughton guest stars as England cricketer Colin Blythe on a recruitment drive in Folkestone, and appealing to one young man in particular.
Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Last on
Mon 29 Dec 201412:04
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joe | Lloyd Thomas |
| Humphrey | Matthew Tennyson |
| Laurie | Will Howard |
| Colin Blythe | Jim Troughton |
| Albert | Harry Myers |
| Alice | Claire-Louise Cordwell |
| Hilary | Craige Els |
| Mickey | Ben Pettengell |
| Norman | Sean Baker |
| Ivor | Alun Raglan |
| Writer | Katie Hims |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
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- Mon 29 Dec 201412:04BBC Radio 4
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