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Radio 4,24 Jan 2017,11 mins

24 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

Home Front

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On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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