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6 December 1917 - Joyce Lyle

On this day in 1917, French munitions ship the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in Halifax, Canada killing 2,000 people. And in Tynemouth Joyce is in a volatile frame of mind.

On this day in 1917, French munitions ship the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in Halifax, Canada injuring 10,000 people and killing 2000 - the largest manmade explosion in history up until that point. And in Tynemouth Joyce is in a volatile frame of mind.

Written by Caroline Horton
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 6 Dec 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Duncan ChadwickMark Stobbart
Hannah O'LearyMia Bainbridge
Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Maud DrummondVineeta Rishi
WriterCaroline Horton
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 6 Dec 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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