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19 June 1918 - Adeline Lumley

On this day in 1918, the soft fruit harvest was reported at a quarter the yield of 1917, and in Devon, Adeline Lumley arrives hoping for a better return.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 19 Jun 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Rose FairweatherHelen Longworth
Arthur HurstMark Heap
Betty NewcombeAnnie McKenzie
Silas MorrowShaun Dooley
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 19 Jun 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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