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Radio 4,28 Jan 2016,11 mins

28 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce

Home Front

Available for 13 days

On this day President Wilson declared "The world is on fire, and sparks are likely to drop anywhere", and in Folkestone Hilary is moved by Ruby Tulliver. Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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