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26 January 1917 - Adeline Lumley

On this day in 1917, the Speaker's Conference report recommended women over 30 should get the vote, while in Tynemouth, Adeline makes sure she is heard loud and clear.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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Thu 26 Jan 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Phyllis MarshallChristine Absalom
Daisy JenkinsHannah Wood
Iris ReedCharlie Hardwick
JJ SaltzJohn Guerrasio
Josseff al-AssadiPaul Chahidi
Cressida MarshallBettrys Jones
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
GussieGrace Doherty
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 26 Jan 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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