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12 January 1917 - Marion Wardle

On this day in 1917, riots erupted in Hamburg over food shortages, and in Tynemouth too there is unrest on the streets.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Thu 12 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
DR WalkerEllie Piercy
Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Trevor LambLuke MacGregor
Jean Claude LengelaFiston Barek
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
Oliver BirchOliver Devoti
Dougie BaxterKris Deedigan
EdvinJoseph Kloska
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

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  • Thu 12 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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