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28 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce

On this day President Wilson declared "The world is on fire, and sparks are likely to drop anywhere", and in Folkestone Hilary is moved by Ruby Tulliver.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

11 minutes

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Thu 28 Jan 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Hilary Pearce

    Hilary Pearce is secretary to Councillor Gabriel Graham.

Credits

Hilary PearceCraige Els
Ruby TulliverMartine McCutcheon
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Thu 28 Jan 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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