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23 July 1918 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1918, an outbreak of flu was reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting a third of the 3,000 prisoners, while in Devon, Emily Colville goes to the fair.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Mon 23 Jul 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Emily Colville

    Emily is the only daughter of Lord Colville of Engleby Hall.

Credits

Emily ColvilleScarlett Brookes
Cyrus ColvilleAnton Lesser
Bertram ColvilleNick Underwood
Hardy WalshDamien Molony
Moses WickensEd Gaughan
Mr BuckleSean Murray
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 23 Jul 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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