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13 July 1918 - Silas Morrow

On this day in 1918, British and Anzac troops made further advances near Ypres, while on Dartmoor Staff Sergeant Silas Morrow is fighting the so-called "battle of Seale Hayne".

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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Fri 13 Jul 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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    Silas was first treated at the Bevan Military Hospital outside Folkestone.

Credits

Silas MorrowShaun Dooley
Sid ButlerNigel Pilkington
Daniel MarriottJonathan Bailey
Arthur HurstMark Heap
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Vernon GoodmanJohn Lightbody
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 13 Jul 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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