2 September 1916 - Hilary Pearce
Sep 02, 2016•12 min
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Episode description
On this day in 1916, two cases of the plague were confirmed in Hull, and in Folkestone, a rumour begins to take hold.
Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
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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