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Radio 4,19 Dec 2016,11 mins

19 December 1916 - Alan Lowther

Home Front

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On this day in 1916, the Committee for the Relief of Belgians announced that 8 million envelopes would be left on British Christmas tables for donations, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther has a lot on his plate. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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