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6 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce
On this day, General Aylmer led the first relief attempt in the Siege of Kut, and Hilary is caught up in the arrangements for celebrating the Derby Scheme.
Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Last on
Wed 6 Jan 201612:04
BBC Radio 4 FM
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hilary Pearce | Craige Els |
| Ruby Tulliver | Martine McCutcheon |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Lilian Frost | Alex Tregear |
| Roland Pemble | Jack Holden |
| Harry Pankhurst | Sean Murray |
| Ivy Layton | Lizzy Watts |
| Jessie Moore | Lucy Hutchinson |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
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- Wed 6 Jan 201612:04BBC Radio 4 FM
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