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25 June 1918 - Hector Gidley

On this day in 1918, the term "Spanish Influenza" was recorded for the first time, while at Staverley Court, Hector is sick and tired of his son's elusive correspondence.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Mon 25 Jun 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Moses WickensEd Gaughan
Isaac CoxJames Lailey
Klaus HofstadterAtilla Akinci
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 25 Jun 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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