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Following the Martian Invasion - 'A Remarkable Story from Woking' - BBC Sounds

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Following the Martian Invasion

'A Remarkable Story from Woking''A Remarkable Story from Woking'

Released On: 07 Mar 2017

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Francis Spufford follows the impact of H.G. Wells' all conquering Martian war machines.

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