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12-16 September 1916

In the week when tanks are deployed for the first time with great optimism, it is a week of decisive action in Folkestone.

In the week in 1916 when tanks were deployed for the first time with great optimism, it's a week of decisive action in Folkestone.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Story-led by Katie Hims
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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58 minutes

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Thu 8 Dec 201603:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

John HasteSam Alexander
Norman HarrisSean Baker
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
Mrs GrimesElizabeth Bennett
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Hilary PearceCraige Els
CliffordTom Forrister
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Maisie HarrisCassie Layton
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
PigmanSean Murray
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Frank SmithPaul Rider
Albert WilsonLee Ross
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Mr TorranceTom Stuart
Dennis MonkSam Swann
Crowd MemberNick Underwood
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Edna HarrisLara West
Hugh CavendishAlex Wyndham
WriterMike Walker
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Sep 201621:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 7 Dec 201610:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 7 Dec 201615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 8 Dec 201603:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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