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5 January 1916 - Adeline Lumley

On this day, parliament had its first reading of the Compulsory Military Service Bill, and Adeline brings her son home.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

11 minutes

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Tue 5 Jan 201612:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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    Adeline was sent to an asylum for having Victor out of wedlock.

Credits

Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Phyllis MarshallChristine Absalom
Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Nurse RatchedDebra Baker
StewardGeorge Watkins
DriverCaolan McCarthy
Canadian SoldierOwen Clarke
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 5 Jan 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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