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14 November 1917 - Joyce Lyle

On this day in 1917, the women's suffrage movement in America turned a corner, as 33 protesters were brutally tortured and beaten in a fabled 'Night of Terror', while in Tynemouth, there's a zealous new Women's Welfare Officer.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 14 Nov 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Ethel ManningSophie Scott
Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Matilda JamesHannah Wood
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 14 Nov 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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