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6 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

On this day in 1917, British troops made a successful daylight raid near Arras, taking German positions and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther finds himself under attack from all sides.

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

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Fri 6 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Vincent SurteesShaun Prendergast
Fraser ChadwickEdmund Wiseman
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
JJ SaltzJohn Guerrasio
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
Anthony YatesJohn Dougall
DR WalkerEllie Piercy
Martha LambFreya Parker
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 6 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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