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11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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On this day in 1916, the King reminded parliament that 'vigorous prosecution of war must be our sole endeavour', and Evelina is determined to keep politics out of her toyshop. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, the Board of Education announced it would consider training wounded soldiers for teaching, and in Tynemouth, injured veteran Kenny Stokoe tries to make amends. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, cabinet minister Lord Robert Cecil declared that the Russian government was not to be recognised, while in Tynemouth, Fraser Chadwick asserts his authority. Show more
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
The mayor of Tynemouth honours the first local soldier to be awarded a VC, and Edie shares the town's excitement. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, the Allies rejected the German peace proposals as 'less an offer of peace than a war manoeuvre', and in Tynemouth, Lester Reed stirs up the fighting spirit. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, the Hidden Hand Committee recommended giving to the home secretary powers to revoke naturalisation, and in Tynemouth, Kenny's allegiances come under scrutiny. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, an explosion at a New Jersey munitions factory raised fears of German saboteurs, and Lester Reed continues to point the finger at Tynemouth's enemies within. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, and in North Shields, Marshalls Munitionettes Football Team have a challenge of their own. Show more
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In the week, in 1917, when America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, in Tynemouth, people are making small steps forwards. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, Rosa Luxemburg wrote from prison that the Russian revolution was a 'milestone', and in Tynemouth, the Reeds are watchful for Bolshevism. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, Russia and Germany agreed a tentative ceasefire at Brest-Litovsk, and in North Shields Edie is unsure about her visit to Collingwood. Show more
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 8 months
Johnnie Marshall's attentions to Edie do not go unnoticed. Show more
11 minutes
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Fraser finds being a union representative at Marshalls' Factory the easiest part of his life. Show more
11 minutes
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Available for 7 months
Robert Lyle never expected today to bring this many challenges. Show more
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Edie is excited about her new job, not least as it allows her to escape friction at home. Show more
11 minutes
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There is unrest within the Chadwick family. Show more
11 minutes
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A man's job and a woman's honour hang in the balance. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, it was reported that local Belgians had created a Christmas fund for miners' children, and in Tynemouth, Edie prepares for a charity football match. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, Polar exploration ship the Aurora was officially declared missing, and at Collingwood, Cressida Marshall remembers her late husband. Show more
