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2 February 1917 - DR Walker

This day in 1917 marked the official formation of the Women's Land Army, and in Tynemouth, Dilys works out how to win her fight.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Thu 2 Feb 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

DR WalkerEllie Piercy
Lester ReedTrevor Fox
Dougie BaxterKris Deedigan
Iris ReedCharlie Hardwick
Stanley HobbsDavid Nellist
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
StellaMorgan Armstrong
RayCole Wealleans-Watts
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 2 Feb 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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