Download 18 May 1917 - Esme Macknade
On this day in 1917, sugar queues were reported in London, with stocks believed to be at their lowest yet, and in Folkestone, Esme's patience is in short supply.
Written by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2017.
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