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13 September 1916 - Hugh Cavendish

On this day in 1916, the town of Tennessee publicly hanged Mary the circus elephant for the death of her trainer, and Lieutenant Cavendish faces Dr Argent at The Grand Hotel

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Tue 13 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Hugh CavendishAlex Wyndham
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
CliffordTom Forrister
Mr TorranceTom Stuart
WriterMike Walker
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Tue 13 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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