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29 August - 2 September 1916

In the week in 1916 when the Battle of Verdun finally came to a close, emotions are volatile in Folkestone.

In the week in 1916 when the Battle of Verdun finally came to a close, emotions are volatile in Folkestone.

Written by Shaun McKenna
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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58 minutes

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Tue 6 Dec 2016 03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Mrs Briggs Adie Allen
Esme Macknade Katie Angelou
Isabel Graham Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet Cavendish Lizzie Bourne
Howard Argent Gunnar Cauthery
Alice Macknade Claire-Louise Cordwell
Bill Macknade Ben Crowe
Sylvia Graham Joanna David
Mrs Edkins Rachel Davies
Oscar Hendrickx Pierre Elliott
Hilary Pearce Craige Els
Roland Pemble Jack Holden
Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
William Hall James Lailey
Elizabeth Chance Kika Markham
Ralph Winwood Nicholas Murchie
Bentley Graham Matthew Needham
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Marieke Dupont Olivia Ross
Frank Smith Paul Rider
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Dorothea Winwood Rachel Shelley
Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Lilian Pemble Alex Tregear
Nancy Parker Jane Whittenshaw
Hugh Cavendish Alex Wyndham
Writer Shaun McKenna
Director Allegra McIlroy
Producer Allegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Sep 2016 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 5 Dec 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 5 Dec 2016 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 6 Dec 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front's characters.

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