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30 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1917, the death toll from the Folkestone air raid now numbered 72, but for Kitty Lumley, the disaster offers a new start.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Albert WilsonJamie Foreman
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
ClaudeLuke Newberry
Mrs RileyLois Chimimba
SoldierCharlie Clements
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Tue 30 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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