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8 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1917, meat-free days in restaurants were revoked, following successful voluntary rationing, and Victor Lumley arrives home on leave in need of a good steak.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Mon 8 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
SwitchboardChetna Pandya
Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Carson MartindaleStephen Critchlow
Gabriel GrahamMichael Bertenshaw
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 8 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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