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14 August 1917 - Howard Argent

On this day in 1917, Pope Benedict XV issued a Peace Note to the warring nations, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent plays mediator.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Mon 14 Aug 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Marieke ArgentOlivia Ross
Victor LumleyJoel MacCormack
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Ulysses PilchardKhalid Abdalla
Phillip SassoonLuke Newberry
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 14 Aug 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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