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23 May 1917 - Esme Macknade

On this day in 1917, dog shows were banned under a new amendment to the Defence of the Realm act, but in Folkestone, the cookery competition yields unexpected results.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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11 minutes

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Tue 23 May 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliot
Reg RoachArthur Smith
Alice MacknadeClaire Louise Cordwell
Maggie MacknadeHollie Thoupos
Lady PenfoldElaine Claxton
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 23 May 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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