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10 April 1918 - Marieke Argent

On this day in 1918, MP John Dillon warned that the new conscription bill would lead to further food shortages, and in Folkestone, Marieke is fed up.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Tue 10 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Marieke ArgentOlivia Ross
Howard ArgentGunnar Cauthery
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Charles SummerRufus Wright
Juliet CavendishLizzie Bourne
Hugh CavendishPip Carter
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Tue 10 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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