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15 November 1917 - Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1917, the Finnish parliament declared their independence from Russia, and in Tynemouth, Johnnie sees more to Aunt Phyllis than he had suspected.

On this day in 1917, the Finnish parliament declared their independence from Russia, and in Tynemouth, Johnnie sees more to Aunt Phyllis than he'd suspected.

Cast
Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready
Cressida Marshall ..... Isabella Inchbald
Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick
Matthew Ash ..... David Reakes
Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom
Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger
Beatrice Marshall ..... Eviee Lavery
Gussie Marshall ..... Grace Doherty

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Nov 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Cressida MarshallIsabella Inchbald
Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Matthew AshDavid Reakes
Phyllis MarshallChristine Absalom
Adeline LumleyHelen Schlesinger
Beatrice MarshallEviee Lavery
Gussie MarshallGrace Doherty
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Wed 15 Nov 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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