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1 January 1918 - Duncan Chadwick

On this day in 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II declared, "We face with firm confidence and iron will the year 1918", and in Tynemouth, Duncan Chadwick tries to make a new start.

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

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11 minutes

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New Year's Day 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Duncan ChadwickMark Stobbart
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Trevor LambPhilip Correia
JosephShaun Prendergast
Gladys LynchElaine Claxton
MacOliver Devoti
PolicemanBill Fellows
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorAllegra McIlroy
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • New Year's Day 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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