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28 December 1915 - Ruth Billings

On this day the Evening Herald reported the return of 800 wounded soldiers to Plymouth, and Ruth Billings's temper gets her into trouble.

Written by Richard Monks & Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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Fri 25 Mar 201603:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Ruth Billings

    Ruth’s outspoken approach can get her into hot water.

Credits

Ruth BillingsKatie Redford
TimpsonDavid Hounslow
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Margaret BishopCatherine Bailey
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
WriterRichard Monks
WriterShaun McKenna
ProducerAllegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Dec 201512:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 24 Mar 201610:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 24 Mar 201615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 25 Mar 201603:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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