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26 August 1916 - Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1916, the British took 200 yards of German trenches near Bazentin-le-Petit, capturing a machine gun, and Johnnie Marshall has a plan.

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

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11 minutes

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Fri 26 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Dolly CloutElaine Claxton
CristineYsabelle Cooper
Alec PooleTom Stuart
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 26 Aug 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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