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31 August 1917 - Florrie Wilson

On this day in 1917, a retired Captain and his wife were fined £50 for food hoarding, and in Folkestone, Florrie goes shopping.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Thu 31 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Albert WilsonJamie Foreman
Clemmie CrayfordJoanna Monro
Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Agnes HemmingsJane Slavin
Norman HarrisSean Baker
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 31 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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