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18 April 1918 - Florrie Wilson

On this day in 1918, the Ministry of National Service announced that they would conscript a further 50,000 coal miners, and in Folkestone, Adam Wilson needs to get away.

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

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11 minutes

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Wed 18 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Florrie Wilson

    Florrie and Albert's son Sam died when he was 8 years old.

Credits

Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Albert WilsonJamie Foreman
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
RecruitRyan Early
Sergeant SmithRupert Holliday-Evans
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Peter LumleyPeter White
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 18 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.