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25 April 1917 - Walter Hamilton

On this day in 1917, there were protests in Plymouth against the light treatment of conscientious objectors, while in Folkestone, Reverend Hamilton is feeling less lenient.

On this day in 1917, there were protests in Plymouth against the light treatment of conscientious objectors, while in Folkestone, Reverend Hamilton is feeling less lenient.

Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs

Written by Shaun McKenna
Singers conducted by Sam Evans
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 25 Apr 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Walter HamiltonJoseph Kloska
Alice MacknadeClaire Louise Cordwell
Dolly CloutElaine Claxton
Noah HamiltonFinn Monteath
Cynthia HamiltonFenella Woolgar
David RailtonFinlay Robertson
Alec PooleTom Stuart
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 25 Apr 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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