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22 December 1916 - Evelina White

On this day in 1916, the King reminded parliament that "vigorous prosecution of war must be our sole endeavour" and Evelina is determined to keep politics out of her toyshop.

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

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Thu 22 Dec 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
Esther O'LearyAmy Cameron
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Lester ReedTrevor Fox
Kenny StokoeDean Logan
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 22 Dec 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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