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26 April 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916, an ILP conference resolved 'socialists of all nations should refuse support to every war'. Meanwhile, Emily is losing her resolve with Edwin.

On this day in 1916 the Conference of the Independent Labour Party resolved that 'socialists of all nations should refuse support to every war entered into by any government.' And in Ashburton, Emily is losing her resolve under Edwin's spell.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Tue 26 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Emily ColvilleScarlett Brookes
Edwin LloydFinn den Hertog
Marcus GoodridgeMax Bennett
Molly DyerStevie Thompson
Oswald DyerDean Nolan
Simeon DyerJosh Darcy
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 26 Apr 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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