Flora Sandes

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Veteran war reporter, Kate Adie, has long been an admirer of Flora Sandes. She became the first commissioned female officer of the modern British Army during World War One. Humphrey Carpenter and military historian Julie Wheelwright join Kate at the Birmingham Book Festival to discuss the captain’s fascinating story. Biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? Producer: Viv Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2003.