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6 September 1916 - Alice Macknade

On this day in 1916, 80 men were detained as absentee conscripts after a raid on a boxing tournament at Woolwich Hippodrome, and Bill Macknade is back on fighting form.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Tue 6 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alice MacknadeClaire Louise Cordwell
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 6 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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