Podcasts about women's land army

On this day in 1918, German prisoners were banned from farming alongside the Women's Land Army, and in Devon, Ivan is working closely with Primrose. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, the Women's Land Army held a rally in London, while in Folkestone, Alice's life hits a new low. Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Former Land Girl and a total inspiration. Loved her to BITS. She was the backbone of the Women's Land Army during the way and survived a sometimes stormy marriage. She published her own memoirs when she was 75 and she also used to make the coconutty ones from Licorice Allsorts when she worked at Bassett’s. Legend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Around 80 thousand women and girls volunteered to join the Women's Land Army during the Second World War. They helped provide vital food supplies to a country under siege. Kirsty Reid has spoken to Mona McLeod who was just 17 years old when she started working 6 days a week on a farm in Scotland. Mona has written a book about her experiences: 'A Land Girl's Tale'. Photo: Land girls carrying bundles of straw in 1941. (Credit: Maeers/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Around 80 thousand women and girls volunteered to join the Women's Land Army during the Second World War. They helped provide vital food supplies to a country under siege. Kirsty Reid has spoken to Mona McLeod who was just 17 years old when she started working 6 days a week on a farm in Scotland. Mona has written a book about her experiences: 'A Land Girl's Tale'. Photo: Land girls carrying bundles of straw in 1941. (Credit: Maeers/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes