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3 January 1918 - Alan Lowther

On this day in 1918, nearly all shipyards in the North East were at a standstill due to snow, hail and high winds, and in Tynemouth Alan Lowther is despondent.

Written by Katie Hims
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 3 Jan 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alan LowtherDavid Seddon
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
Joyce LyleTracy Whitwell
Sarah IllingworthNaomi Frederick
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Cressida MarshallIsabella Inchbald
Ethel ManningSophie Scott
Peggy TanneyAbbie Andrews
Matilda JamesHannah Wood
Kenny StokoeDean Logan
Fraser ChadwickEdmund Wiseman
Judith TurnerKate Okello
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 3 Jan 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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