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16 April 1918 - Sylvia Graham

On this day in 1918, the upper age of conscription was raised to fifty, and in Folkestone, Sylvia Graham suddenly feels very old.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Mon 16 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Sylvia Graham

    Sylvia is married to Folkestone Town Councillor Gabriel Graham.

Credits

Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Mrs EdkinsRachel Davies
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Jack WilsonAshley Kumar
WaitressAimee-Ffion Edwards
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 16 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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