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15 May 1917 - Victor Lumley

On this day in 1917, two British soldiers were shot for desertion, and in Folkestone, Victor Lumley feels far from the action.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Mon 15 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Mrs HerrinGeorgie Glen
Mr HerrinStephen Critchlow
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Maggie MacknadeHollie Thoupos
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 15 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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