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Radio 4 Extra,19 Aug 2016,58 mins

15-19 August 1916

Home Front - Omnibus

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In the week, in 1916, when the king praised the "cheerful confidence" of the troops in France, courage and hope are hard-won in Folkestone. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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