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23 August 1916 - Alec Poole

On this day in 1916, the British army gained 200 yards just south of Thiepval, and the Reverend Alec Poole has a complicated day.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Tue 23 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alec PooleTom Stuart
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Marieke DupontOlivia Ross
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Frank SmithPaul Rider
Fred BallDarren Swift
Dolly CloutElaine Claxton
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 23 Aug 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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