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Radio 4,04 Oct 2018,11 mins

4 October 1918 - Bill Macknade

Home Front

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On this day in 1918, the carrier pigeon Cher Ami delivered a message which saved nearly 200 American soldiers, despite losing an eye and leg in the process, and in Folkestone Bill hopes to salvage the curate’s shoes. Cast Bill ..... Ben Crowe Alec ..... Tom Stuart Sophie ….. Abbie Andrews Smith ….. Craige Els Alice ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie Harry ….. Sean Murray Dicky ..... Roy Hudd Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Written by Katie Hims Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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