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Radio 4,16 May 2017,11 mins

16 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley

Home Front

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On this day in 1917, an all-female Russian unit called the Women's Battalion of Death was established, and in Folkestone, Kitty's in need of female friendship. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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