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21 March 1918 - Bill Macknade

On this day in 1918, a convoy of 120 stretcher cases arrived in Folkestone, and Bill Macknade is ready to get back on his feet.

Written by Katie Hims
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Wed 21 Mar 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Alice MacknadeClaire-Louise Cordwell
Oscar HendrickxPierre Elliot
Charles SummerRufus Wright
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Jeanie JonesKerry Gooderson
Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Wed 21 Mar 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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