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28 December 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1916, chronic food shortages were reported in Germany, while in Tynemouth, Kitty's friends find enough to go round.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Wed 28 Dec 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
Martha LambFreya Parker
Ada StokoeHannah Genesius
Jean Claude LengelaFiston Barek
StellaMorgan Armstrong
RayCole Wealleans-Watts
ViolinSebastian Wyss
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Wed 28 Dec 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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