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9 March 1918 - Alice Macknade

On this day in 1918, Businessmen's Week was said to have raised over £100m in war bonds, and in Folkestone, Alice's fortunes take a downturn.

Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Fri 9 Mar 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliott
Joe MacknadeLloyd Thomas
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
WriterSarah Daniels
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 9 Mar 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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