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1 August 1918 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Franco-Swiss border was closed to contain the spread of Spanish Flu. But in Devon, the doors of Engleby Hall are thrown wide open to mark the first day of harvest.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 1 Aug 201812:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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  • Emily Colville

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

Credits

Emily ColvilleScarlett Brookes
Hardy WalshDamien Molony
Cyrus ColvilleAnton Lesser
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Grace CavendishGrace Doherty
HeraldNick Underwood
Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 1 Aug 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.