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21 December 1917 - Matilda James

On this day in 1917, hundreds of striking munitions workers at Beardmore's factory in Paisley returned to work, and in Tynemouth too, it's the first shift back after the strike.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Thu 21 Dec 201712:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Matilda JamesHannah Wood
Ethel ManningSophie Scott
Maud DrummondVineeta Rishi
Esther O'LearyAnna Bolton
Kenny StokoeDean Logan
Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Alice RobsonCatherine Dryden
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 21 Dec 201712:04
    BBC Radio 4

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