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11 August 1917 - Dennis Monk

On this day in 1917, Labour leader Arthur Henderson resigned from the Cabinet under pressure from the press, and in Folkestone, Jessie Moore directs her powers of persuasion at Dennis Monk.

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

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Fri 11 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Dennis MonkSam Swann
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Norman HarrisSean Baker
ChairmanEmilio Doorgasingh
Mr WilliamsCharlie Clements
Mr GrandDavid Sturzaker
Horace WoodsLuke Newberry
Mr O'HareTom Forrister
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 11 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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