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28 November 1917 - Sarah Illingworth

On this day in 1917, the Estonian government asserted its independence from Bolshevik Russia, and in Marshalls' factory, Sarah Illingworth is disturbed by a declaration.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 28 Nov 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Ethel ManningSophie Scott
Matilda JamesHannah Wood
Maud DrummondVineeta Rishi
Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Lad 1Edmund Wiseman
Lad 2Philip Correia
Molly DuckettVictoria Bewick
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 28 Nov 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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