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Radio 4,29 Dec 2017,11 mins

29 December 1917 - Joyce Lyle

Home Front

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On this day in 1917, the Russian government issued a decree abolishing all military ranks and titles, and in Tynemouth, discharged soldier, Duncan Chadwick, gives Joyce a difficult start to her day. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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