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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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Thu 8 Dec 2016
03:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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±«Óãtv Radio 4- Wed 7 Dec 2016 10:00±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Dec 2016 15:00±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 8 Dec 2016 03:00±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
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