19-23 September 1916
Sep 23, 2016•57 min
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Episode description
In the week in 1916 when people began to believe that the latest innovation - tanks, might end the war, the people of Folkestone find new life, new death, and new love.
Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Story-led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.
SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home Front episode that is set in 1916. These were first broadcast in 2016, the 400th anniversary year of the playwright's death. Can you spot them all?
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