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9 August 1917 - Alec Poole

On this day in 1917, The Times described German coverage of Passchendaele as 'press hysterics', and in Folkestone, Reverend Winwood soothes Alec Poole.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 9 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alec PooleTom Stuart
Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Solly JosephStephen Critchlow
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 9 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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