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24 November 1917 - Lester Reed

On this day in 1917 Rosa Luxemburg wrote from prison that the Russian revolution was a "milestone", and in Tynemouth the Reeds are watchful for Bolshevism.

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

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11 minutes

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Fri 24 Nov 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Lester ReedTrevor Fox
Iris ReedCharlie Hardwick
Kenny StokoeDean Logan
Fraser ChadwickEdmund Wiseman
Stanley HobbsDavid Nellist
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 24 Nov 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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