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Radio 4,25 Jun 2018,11 mins

25 June 1918 - Hector Gidley

Home Front

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On this day in 1918, the term "Spanish Influenza" was recorded for the first time, while at Staverley Court, Hector is sick and tired of his son's elusive correspondence. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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