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19 April 1917 - Maisie Harris

On this day in 1917, a report from Russia claimed the revolutionary movement was spreading with 'tranquillity', while in Folkestone, Maisie searches for the still, small voice.

On this day in 1917, a report from Russia claimed the revolutionary movement was spreading in the south with "tranquility" that was "almost miraculous", while in Folkestone, Maisie Harris searches for the still, small voice.

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

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11 minutes

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Wed 19 Apr 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Maisie HarrisCassie Layton
Edith EalesMaeve Bluebell Wells
Florence RumseySarah Ridgeway
Hilary PearceCraige Els
Lilian PembleAlex Tregear
Edna HarrisLara West
Walter HamiltonJoseph Kloska
William StokesJames Lailey
WriterShaun McKenna
ProducerAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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