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A British naval patrol intercepts Sir Roger Casement bringing munitions to Ireland, and alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.

On the week, in 1916, when a British naval patrol intercepted Sir Roger Casement bringing munitions to Ireland, alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Story-led by Richard Monks
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews

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Dieter Lippke Felix Auer
Emily Colville Scarlett Brookes
Morris Battley Sean Baker
Alexander Gidley Matthew Beard
Marcus Goodridge Max Bennett
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
John Rossiter Mark Carey
Moses Wickens Ben Callon
Mother Helen Clapp
William Fulford Ryan Coath
Amos Rutter Richard Cotton
Lewis Cox Dylan Edwards
Edwin Lloyd Finn den Hertog
Old Woman Susan Jameson
Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
Rose Fairweather Helen Longworth
Primrose Rutter Jade Matthew
Cora Gidley Joanna Monro
Reuben Fulford Martin Pirongs
Hector Gidley Brian Protheroe
Soldier Sam Rix
Joanna Fulford Rachael Spence
Effie Taverner Lizzie Stables
Gert Battley Maggie Steed
Carslake Stephen Tomlin
Elspeth Taverner Kelly Williams
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director Allegra McIlroy
Editor Jessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 22 Apr 2016 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Jul 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 29 Jul 2016 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 30 Jul 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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