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14 December 1916 - Lester Reed
On this day in 1916, Lord Devonport declared in his maiden speech as Food Controller that rationing might be necessary, while in Tynemouth, Lester Reed is delighted with his lot.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Last on
Wed 14 Dec 2016
12:04
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Lester Reed | Trevor Fox |
Iris Reed | Charlie Hardwick |
Evelina White | Rosie Cavaliero |
Kenny Stokoe | Dean Logan |
Hodges | Leon Scott |
Martha Lamb | Freya Parker |
Geoffrey Marshall | Anthony Howell |
Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
Director | Allegra McIlroy |
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