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24 January 1917 - Alan Lowther
On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides.
Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Last on
Tue 24 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alan Lowther | David Seddon |
| Cressida Marshall | Bettrys Jones |
| DR Walker | Ellie Piercy |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Edgar Bates | David Sterne |
| Gladys Lynch | Elaine Claxton |
| Vincent Surtees | Shaun Prendergast |
| Dougie Baxter | Kris Deedigan |
| Marjorie | Tracy Whitwell |
| Martha Lamb | Freya Parker |
| Writer | Katie Hims |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
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- Tue 24 Jan 201712:04BBC Radio 4
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Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
