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24 August 1916 - Hilary Pearce

On this day in 1916, following zeppelin raids on the South East coast, Hilary Pearce is all set to go to war.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Wed 24 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Hilary PearceCraige Els
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Mrs EdkinsRachel Davies
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Lilian PembleAlex Tregear
DoctorJason Barnett
Nurse 1Kirsty Oswald
Nurse 2Clare Perkins
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 24 Aug 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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