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8 September 1917 - Alec Poole

On this day in 1917, France took 800 German prisoners in a renewed offensive at Verdun, and in Folkestone, Reverend Poole is liberated by events.

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

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11 minutes

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Fri 8 Sep 201712:04
BBC Radio 4 FM

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Credits

Alec PooleTom Stuart
Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Sep 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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