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12-16 September 1916

In the week when tanks are deployed for the first time with great optimism, it is a week of decisive action in Folkestone.

In the week in 1916 when tanks were deployed for the first time with great optimism, it's a week of decisive action in Folkestone.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Story-led by Katie Hims
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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58 minutes

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Thu 8 Dec 2016 03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

John Haste Sam Alexander
Norman Harris Sean Baker
Juliet Cavendish Lizzie Bourne
Mrs Grimes Elizabeth Bennett
Howard Argent Gunnar Cauthery
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Hilary Pearce Craige Els
Clifford Tom Forrister
Jessie Moore Lucy Hutchinson
Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
Maisie Harris Cassie Layton
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Pigman Sean Murray
Olive Hargreaves Rhiannon Neads
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Frank Smith Paul Rider
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Mr Torrance Tom Stuart
Dennis Monk Sam Swann
Crowd Member Nick Underwood
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Edna Harris Lara West
Hugh Cavendish Alex Wyndham
Writer Mike Walker
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Sep 2016 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 7 Dec 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 7 Dec 2016 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 8 Dec 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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