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26 April 1917 - Jessie Moore

On this day in 1917, On this day in 1917, the YMCA appealed for workers in their base camps in France, and Jessie Moore would rather be anywhere than here.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Wed 26 Apr 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Ernie MooreSean Connolly
Hilda MooreBella Hamblin
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Dennis MonkSam Swann
Todd MermanLuke Newberry
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 26 Apr 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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