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19 July 1918 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Thu 19 Jul 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Elspeth Taverner

    Elspeth bought her childhood home, Halecot Farm, when it was auctioned in 1916.

Credits

Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Dieter LippkeJoe Sims
Effie TavernerLizzie Stables
Hetty CoxAdie Allen
Isaac CoxJames Lailey
Klaus HofstadterAtilla Akinci
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 19 Jul 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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