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13 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

On this day in 1917, a new German peace note laid full responsibility for the continued bloodshed on the Allies, and Alan Lowther struggles under his own burden of responsibility.

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

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Fri 13 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Fraser ChadwickEdmund Wiseman
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
Martha LambFreya Parker
WriterClaudine Toutoungi
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 13 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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