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19 September 1917 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1917, socialist and women's activist Annie Besant was released from prison in India, while in Folkestone, Kitty Lumley feels trapped.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 19 Sep 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Albert WilsonJamie Foreman
Bessie JosephRhiannon Neads
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Dennis MonkSam Swann
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 19 Sep 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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