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The Saturday Feature

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The Day London Lost its Nerve London - like most large cities - has had its share of civil disorder. One of the most bizarre examples took place in February 1886 when a meeting called to protest against the plight of the destitute and homeless led to mass looting, violence and a state of general panic. Afterwards the popular orator John Burns and the journalist Henry Hyndman were charged with sedition.
Mitch Raper relates what led up to their arrest and what took place at the trial.
With
William Eedle , Jon Glover and Garard Green
Producer SALLY THOMPSON. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
John Burns
Unknown:
Henry Hyndman
Unknown:
Mitch Raper
Unknown:
William Eedle
Unknown:
Jon Glover
Producer:
Sally Thompson.
John Burns:
Hugh Dickson
Henry Hyndman:
Edward de Souza
Source: Radio Times

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