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20 September 1916 - Alec Poole

On this day in 1916, the Bishop of London declared that 'shooting would be too good for' certain men and women walking around Piccadilly, and in Folkestone, Alec grows weary of his double life.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Tue 20 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alec PooleTom Stuart
Frank SmithPaul Rider
Captain Phillip ValentineNick Underwood
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Tue 20 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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