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20 April 1916 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the Prime Minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Wed 20 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Dieter LippkeFelix Auer
Effie TavernerLizzie Stables
Lewis CoxDylan Edwards
Morris BattleySean Baker
Rose FairweatherHelen Longworth
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 20 Apr 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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