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21 November 1917 - Sarah Illingworth

On this day in 1917, the Bolsheviks disbanded the Women's Battalions, while in Tynemouth, Sarah Illingworth brings discipline to the Marshalls' munitionettes.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 21 Nov 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Matilda JamesHannah Wood
Kenny StokoeDean Logan
Ethel ManningSophie Scott
Maud DrummondVineeta Rishi
Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Molly DuckettVictoria Bewick
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 21 Nov 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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