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16 October 1915 - Albert Wilson

On this day, Britain heard that nurse Edith Cavell had been executed, and Albert Wilson is up and out early as the troops are marching to the harbour.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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12 minutes

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Fri 16 Oct 201512:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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Credits

AlbertHarry Myers
Passer-byDavid Acton
Norman HarrisSean Baker
Passer-byMark Edel-Hunt
Sergeant MajorDavid Hounslow
ClemmieJoanna Monro
OliveRhiannon Neads
FlorrieClaire Rushbrook
KenJoe Sims
MargaretJane Slavin
FloraJessica Turner
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 16 Oct 201512:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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