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19 December 1916 - Alan Lowther

On this day in 1916, Lloyd George gave his maiden speech as Prime Minister, while Alan Lowther is increasingly caught in the middle at Marshalls'.

On this day in 1916, the Committee for the Relief of Belgians announced that 8 million envelopes would be left on British Christmas tables for donations, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther has a lot on his plate.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Mon 19 Dec 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Geoffrey MarshallAnthony Howell
Martha LambFreya Parker
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 19 Dec 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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