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25 April 1918 - Edie Chadwick

On this day in 1918, the German Army claimed 6,000 prisoners at the second battle of Kemmel, while in Folkestone, Edie and Dilys feel trapped in different ways.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 25 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Edie Chadwick

    Edie came to Folkestone on the invitation of Dilys Walker.

Credits

Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
Dilys WalkerEllie Piercy
Rose AllatiniPhoebe Fildes
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Private HodgeSam Swann
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 25 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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