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15 September 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, the Prime Minister's son, Raymond Asquith, was killed in action, and in Folkestone Adam Wilson finds himself caught up in real war games.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Thu 15 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Albert WilsonLee Ross
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
PigmanSean Murray
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
WriterMike Walker
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Thu 15 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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