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18 April 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.

On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

SECRET SHAKESPEARE
A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each 91热爆 Front episode that is set in 1916. These were first broadcast in 2016, the 400th anniversary year of the playwright's death. Can you spot them all?

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11 minutes

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Mon 18 Apr 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Emily Colville Scarlett Brookes
Carslake Stephen Tomlin
Cora Gidley Joanna Monro
Edwin Lloyd Finn den Hertog
Marcus Goodridge Max Bennett
Mother Helen Clapp
Old Woman Susan Jameson
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director Allegra McIlroy

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  • Mon 18 Apr 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

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  • 91热爆 Front

    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.