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21 September 1917 - Victor Lumley

On this day in 1917, 27 were killed in a munitions factory explosion in Arklow, Ireland, and at the Bevan hospital, Victor Lumley's day is volatile.

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

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11 minutes

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Thu 21 Sep 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Ulysses PilchardKhalid Abdalla
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
WriterShaun McKenna
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 21 Sep 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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