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16 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1917, an all-female Russian unit called the Women's Battalion of Death was established, and in Folkestone, Kitty's in need of female friendship.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 16 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Evelina WhiteRosie Cavaliero
May ArnoldLois Chimimba
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Mabel ThatcherChetna Pandya
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 16 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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