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4 October 1918 - Bill Macknade
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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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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