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5 April 1916 - John Rossiter

On this day in 1916, a Zeppelin raid dropped bombs on the North East coast, while at Spittal End Farm conscription appears on the horizon.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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Tue 5 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

John RossiterMark Carey
Ambrose NicholsSteve Clark
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
DerekEwan Bailey
Donald FoxJayson Benovichi-Dicken
Gert BattleyMaggie Steed
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Morris BattleySean Baker
Tobias HoldenToby Bryant
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 5 Apr 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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