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8 August 1918 - Adeline Lumley

On this day in 1918, the Allied forces attacked the German army at Amiens, in the third battle of Picardy, and in Devon, Adeline launches a gentle offensive.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 8 Aug 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Adeline Lumley

    Adeline first met Silas at The Bevan Military Hospital in Sandgate, Kent.

Credits

Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Miss MillardEmma Handy
Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Silas MorrowShaun Dooley
Betty NewcombeAnnie McKenzie
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 8 Aug 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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