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21 January 1916 - Marion Wardle

On this day, the Prime Minister stated that more women workers would be needed to supply enough munitions to the war, and former factory workers Marion and Edie feel even more liberated.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Thu 21 Jan 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Marion Wardle

    Marion is a widow with two young children, Stella and Ray.

Credits

Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Bob CapelingJoe Sims
Nell KingsleyAlice St Clair
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 21 Jan 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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