24 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

Published: Jan. 24, 2017, 12:15 p.m.

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On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides.

Written by Katie Hims \\nDirected by Allegra McIlroy\\nSound: Martha Littlehailes\\nEditor: Jessica Dromgoole

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