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7 August 1917 - Howard Argent

On this day in 1917, the dramatist Basil Hood died, having suffered from nervous exhaustion, and Captain Lumley returns to Folkestone a more fragile man.

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

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11 minutes

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Mon 7 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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Credits

Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Phyllis MarshallChristine Absolom
Silas MorrowShaun Dooley
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Marieke ArgentOlivia Ross
Mathieu ArgentBea White
Ulysses PilchardKhalid Abdalla
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 7 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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