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In the week in 1917 when a munitions factory explosion in Silvertown killed 73 workers, the after effects of the Marshalls explosion are still rippling through Tyneside. Show more
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The King of Spain survives an assassination attempt, while in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is publicly recognised for heroism. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week, in 1917, when the national press reported extensively on an explosion at an east London munitions factory, in Tynemouth, the workers are yet to have their story told. Show more
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On this day in 1916, the Women's Imperial Defence Council discussed fears of "the hidden hand", and at Marshall's, Martha Lamb is determined that the women's voices are heard. Show more
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On this day in 1917, Germany resumed her policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, and despite efforts to smooth the waters, tensions continue to run high at Marshall's. Show more
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On this day in 1917, riots erupted in Hamburg over food shortages, and in Tynemouth too there is unrest on the streets. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week, in 1917, when Sylvia Pankhurst was threatened with libel for reporting the conditions of female munitions workers, emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory. Show more
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On this day in 1917, the headline in the Mirror was 'Women Must Make Greater Effort', and journalist DR Walker finds that all the stories she pursues come back to one thing. Show more
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On this day in 1917, three people were arrested for their secret plot to assassinate the prime minister, and in North Shields, Marion tells Edie Kitty's secret. Show more
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This day in 1917 marked the official formation of the Women's Land Army, and in Tynemouth, Dilys works out how to win her fight. Show more
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On this day in 1917, the Russian 28-day Armistice agreement was signed, and Dilys arrives in Tynemouth on a peace-brokering mission. Show more
58 minutes
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The fifth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when Crimea proclaimed its independence as a secular Muslim state. From December 2017. Show more
11 minutes
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Kitty is shocked to discover a whole world she knew nothing about. Show more
58 minutes
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Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain covering a week when the dead seem more present than ever. Show more
11 minutes
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Edie is excited about her new job, not least as it allows her to escape friction at home. Show more
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A letter from Marion and the bairns sets Kitty's heart racing. Show more
58 minutes
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Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain sees a week of evasions, diversions and new arrivals. Show more
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Kitty makes a strategic decision to keep her friends close. Show more
58 minutes
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Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain over a week when Folkestone seems to be poisoned by the war. Show more
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Peter Lumley says his first words. Show more
