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4 January 1917 - Edie Chadwick

On this day in 1917, the Russian battleship "Peresvyet" sank after hitting a German mine, and Edie Chadwick surveys Tynemouth's own wreckage.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Wed 4 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
RegNeil Grainger
Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Oliver BirchOliver Devoti
Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
DR WalkerEllie Piercy
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 4 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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