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21 April 1916 - Tobias Holden

On this day in 1916, a British naval patrol intercepted Sir Roger Casement bringing munitions to Ireland, and Tobias Holden tries to mend bridges.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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11 minutes

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Thu 21 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Tobias HoldenToby Bryant
Alexander GidleyMatthew Beard
Amos RutterRichard Cotton
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Moses WickensBen Callon
Primrose RutterJade Matthew
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 21 Apr 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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