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Radio 4,30 Jan 2017,11 mins

30 January 1917 - Albert Wilson

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On this day in 1917, a deputation of suffragettes went to Downing Street to discuss the extension of the vote, but the prime minister refused to meet with them, and in Tynemouth, Albert Wilson is also disappointed. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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