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25 August 1916 - Kitty Wilson

On this day in 1916, there were more air raids on the East Coast, with 29 casualties, and Kitty discovers that anyone communicating in secret code runs the risk of being labelled a spy.

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

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11 minutes

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Thu 25 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Captain Phillip ValentineNick Underwood
Mrs EdkinsRachel Davies
Ethel JohnsonNicola Ferguson
Mary MoteKirsty Oswald
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 25 Aug 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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