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4 August 1917 - Hilary Pearce

On this day in 1917, there was a service on the Leas in Folkestone to mark the third anniversary of the outbreak of war.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Fri 4 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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Credits

Hilary PearceCraige Els
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Solly JosephStephen Critchlow
Mrs EdkinsRachel Davies
Maisie HarrisCassie Layton
Alice MacknadeClaire Louise Cordwell
Mayor PenfoldJohn Woodvine
Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 4 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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