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Radio 4,19 Apr 2018,11 mins

19 April 1918 - Esme Macknade

Home Front

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On this day in 1918, Nina Boyle claimed a 'moral triumph' after her nomination to run as an MP was rejected, and in Folkestone, one of Esme's wishes comes true. Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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