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18 May 1917 - Esme Macknade

On this day in 1917, sugar queues were reported in London, with stocks believed to be at their lowest yet, and in Folkestone, Esme's patience is in short supply.

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

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11 minutes

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Thu 18 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliot
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Reg RoachArthur Smith
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 18 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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