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6 September 1917 - Alice Macknade

On this day in 1917, thousands lined the streets in Gillingham for the funeral of 98 naval personnel killed in the Chatham air raid, and in Folkestone, Alice Macknade steels herself for her husband's return.

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

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11 minutes

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Wed 6 Sep 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Hilary PearceCraige Els
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
PippaSusie Riddell
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 6 Sep 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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