Drama serial tracking the fortunes of a group of characters on the home front as they try to maintain normality while Britain is involved in the First World War.
On this day in 1918, Polar exploration ship the Aurora was officially declared missing, and at Collingwood Cressida Marshall remembers her late husband. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II declared, "We face with firm confidence and iron will the year 1918", and in Tynemouth, Duncan Chadwick tries to make a new start. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Russian government issued a decree abolishing all military ranks and titles, and in Tynemouth, discharged soldier, Duncan Chadwick, gives Joyce a difficult start to her day. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the German forces allegedly dropped deadly toys over France which exploded in children's hands, while in North Shields, Marion eagerly accepts Kitty's generosity. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Vladimir Lenin gave a speech proposing the nationalisation of all Russian banks, and in North Shields, Fraser has an unusual offer. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the first Ladies' international football match was played in Belfast, and in Tynemouth, Lester Reed is finding it hard to celebrate. His sister can't console him and he leaves to drown his sorrows. Season 12 of Home Front, titled Giddy With Possibility, is set in the North East of England, in the shadow of the Russian Revolution. The excitement and fear provoked by the Bolshevik Revolution that overturned Russia, Britain's greatest ally in the war, rippled out around the wor...
On this day in 1917, plum pudding was made a regular ration for the troops for the first time, while at Collingwood Park, Sylvia wishes in vain for peace and goodwill. Season 12 of Home Front, titled Giddy With Possibility, is set in the North East of England, in the shadow of the Russian Revolution. The excitement and fear provoked by the Bolshevik Revolution that overturned Russia, Britain's greatest ally in the war, rippled out around the world and - briefly - made people believe that anythin...
On this day in 1917, peace negotiations between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk, and at Collingwood too, relations are thawing. Cast Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Ada Stokoe ..... Victoria Bewick Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Cristine de Groot ..... Ysabelle Cooper Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by All...
On this day in 1917, hundreds of striking munitions workers at Beardmore's factory in Paisley returned to work, and in Tynemouth too, it's the first shift back after the strike. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, a seventeen year old munitionette, Maria Scratcher, was killed in a factory accident in Willington, and at Marshalls, the workers are united. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, it was announced that women's alcoholism had declined since the start of the war, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther feels the weight of responsibility. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, it was reported that local Belgians had created a Christmas fund for miners' children, and in Tynemouth, Edie prepares for a charity football match. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Russian 28-day Armistice agreement was signed, and Dilys arrives in Tynemouth on a peace-brokering mission. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Lloyd George famously declared 'There is no halfway house between victory and defeat', and in Tynemouth, Johnnie veers dangerously near defeat. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Crimea proclaimed its independence, as a secular Muslim state, advocating gender equality. In North Shields, Fraser Chadwick feels like the least popular man in the world. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, two trawlers were torpedoed East of the Tyne, killing eight people, while in Tynemouth, Iris is ambushed when she least expects it. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Cuba declared war on Austria-Hungary, and - in North Shields - Marion Wardle is on a different campaign. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, British troops surrounded Jerusalem, and at Marshalls Fraser returns to a factory under siege. Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, miners in Sutton returned to work after a strike, and at Marshalls factory Marion is speaking up for the workers. Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, French munitions ship the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in Halifax, Canada injuring 10,000 people and killing 2000 - the largest manmade explosion in history up until that point. And in Tynemouth Joyce is in a volatile frame of mind. Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Russia and Germany agreed a tentative ceasefire at Brest-Litovsk, and in North Shields Edie is unsure about her visit to Collingwood. Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, President Wilson, in his State of the Union Address, recommended declaring war on Austria-Hungary, and in Tynemouth, Duncan is battling with his demons. Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities, while in Collingwood, Phyllis is still counting her losses. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Women's Royal Naval Service was established, and in Tynemouth, Isabel Graham finds herself a bit out of her depth. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Estonian government asserted its independence from Bolshevik Russia, and in Marshalls' factory, Sarah Illingworth is disturbed by a declaration. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, as the Times reported the fake news that the Tsar's daughter was to visit America, travelling under the name of Miss Tatiana Romanoff, Kitty Lumley is on the trail of her missing daughter, May. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917 Rosa Luxemburg wrote from prison that the Russian revolution was a "milestone", and in Tynemouth the Reeds are watchful for Bolshevism. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, cabinet minister Lord Robert Cecil declared that the Russian government was not to be recognised, while in Tynemouth Fraser Chadwick asserts his authority. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, German counterattacks re-took Fontaine Notre Dame, and at Marshalls, the munitionettes take a stand. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
