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18 April 1917 - Alec Poole

On this day in 1917, German strikers returned to work after protesting food shortages, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole offers spiritual sustenance to an unorthodox congregation.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 18 Apr 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alec PooleTom Stuart
Reg RoachArthur Smith
Mrs EdkinsRachel Davies
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 18 Apr 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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