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1 February 1917 - Cressida Marshall
On this day in 1917, Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, and in Tynemouth, Cressida is making a small but courageous step forwards
Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Last on
Wed 1 Feb 201712:04
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Cressida Marshall | Bettrys Jones |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Alan Lowther | David Seddon |
| Joyce Lyle | Tracy Whitwell |
| Sylvia Graham | Joanna David |
| Isabel Graham | Keely Beresford |
| Gussie | Grace Doherty |
| Beatrice | Eviee Lavery |
| Cristine | Ysabelle Cooper |
| Bobby | Hope Alice Cairns |
| Writer | Katie Hims |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Wed 1 Feb 201712:04BBC Radio 4
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