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26 September 1916 - Esme Macknade

On this day in 1916, Combles and Thiepval fell to British troops, and in Folkestone, Esme Macknade has captured Oscar's interest.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Mon 26 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Mon 26 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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