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Radio 4,07 Aug 2018,11 mins

7 August 1918 - Effie Taverner

Home Front

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On this day in 1918, farmers were encouraged to apply for soldiers to help with the harvest, as thousands were given agricultural furlough, and on Halecot Farm, Effie resolves their labour problems. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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