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17 August 1916 - Esme Macknade
On this day in 1916, Romania pledged to join the allies at war, and in Folkestone, Esme Macknade steels herself to face her father.
Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
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Wed 17 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4
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