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10 May 1916 - Hetty Cox

On this day in 1916, for the first time 18 year olds could be called up for home service, and Hetty is in unforgiving mood.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Tue 10 May 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Hetty Cox

    Hetty is the sister-in-law of Elspeth Taverner.

Credits

Hetty CoxAdie Allen
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Effie TavernerLizzie Stables
Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Isaac CoxJames Lailey
Lewis CoxDylan Edwards
Oswald DyerDean Nolan
GregSam Rix
StationmasterMark Carey
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 10 May 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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  • Home Front

    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.