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21 April 1917 - Sylvia Graham

On this day in 1917, six German destroyers attacked two British patrol boats in the early hours of the morning, and Sylvia Graham's patriotism is invigorated.

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

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11 minutes

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Fri 21 Apr 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Constance PeelJane Slavin
Mrs GrimesAmelda Brown
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 21 Apr 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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