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15-19 August 1916

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.

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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58 minutes

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Fri 2 Dec 2016 03:00
±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Esme Macknade Katie Angelou
Norman Harris Sean Baker
St John Jason Barnett
Jean Harris Eliza Bennett
Isabel Graham Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet Argent Lizzie Bourne
Howard Argent Gunnar Cauthery
Alice Macknade Claire Louise Cordwell
Bill Macknade Ben Crowe
Sylvia Graham Joanna David
Mrs Edkins Rachel Davies
Grace Cavendish Grace Doherty
Oscar Hendrickx Pierre Elliott
Hilary Pearce Craige Els
Ethel Johnson Nicola Ferguson
Jessie Moore Lucy Hutchinson
Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
Connie Cavendish Felix Lailey
Maisie Harris Cassie Layton
Olly Flowers Eviee Lavery
Anna White Amelia Lowdell
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Carlton Nathan Nolan
Mary Mote Kirsty Oswald
Mansfield Cumming Brian Protheroe
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Marieke Dupont Olivia Ross
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Cecil Cameron Justin Salinger
Dorothea Winwood Rachel Shelley
Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Maggie Macknade Hollie Thoupos
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Edna Harris Lara West
Nancy Parker Jane Whittenshaw
Hugh Cavendish Alex Wyndham
Writer Katie Hims
Director Allegra McIlroy

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  • Fri 19 Aug 2016 21:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 10:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 15:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 2 Dec 2016 03:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra

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