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9 July 1918 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1918, Labour MP J. R Clynes became Minister of Food Control in Lloyd George's coalition, while at Halecot farm, Dieter is going to bed after a hard night's work.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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Mon 9 Jul 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Elspeth Taverner

    Elspeth bought her childhood home, Halecot Farm, when it was auctioned in 1916.

Credits

Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Dieter LippkeJoe Sims
Effie TavernerLizzie Stables
Klaus HofstadterAtilla Akinci
Ludwig HuberMarcel Hagen
Cathy LawrenceDebbie Korley
Rose FairweatherHelen Longworth
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 9 Jul 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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