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30 August 1916 - Esme Macknade

On this day in 1916, Turkey declared war on Rumania and Russia, and a new arrival at the Grahams' fractures Esme's peace of mind.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Tue 30 Aug 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Tue 30 Aug 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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