Bringing Eddie Home By John Peacock

In 1965 an East End couple received a telegram telling them that their soldier son, Eddie, had been killed in a swimming accident in Aden. This was the start o a chain of events that led to changes in the law that would affect all families of the British armed forces. By John Peacock , based on a true story. Director Celia de Wolff Contributors Unknown: John Peacock Director: Celia de Wolff Edna: Edna Doré Young Edna: Tilly Vosburgh Jack: Bill Treacher Young Jack: Todd Carty Eddie: Joe Absolom Martin: Sam Dale Merlyn: Sam Dale Tony: Mark Homer Colin: Mark Homer Val: Nicola Barber Dorothy: Nicola Barber Aunt Ivy: Jane Whittenshaw Major Ashton: Anton Lesser Priest: Ian Masters Newsreader: Ian Masters

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