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16 January 1917 - Sylvia Graham

On this day in 1917, the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted, proposing a German-Mexican alliance, and in Tynemouth, Sylvia Graham finds an unlikely ally.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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Mon 16 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
CristineYsabelle Cooper
Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
Ada StokoeHannah Genesius
PostmanJohn Bowler
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Phyllis MarshallChristine Absolom
GussieGrace Doherty
BeatriceEviee Lavery
RosamundAlbee Hunter MacKinnon
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 16 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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