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3 May 1917 - Howard Argent

On this day in 1917, ace British pilot Leefe Robinson was captured, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent happily surrenders.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 3 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Marieke DupontOlivia Ross
Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Grace CavendishGrace Doherty
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
ProducerAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 3 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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