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Home Front

BBC Radio 4www.bbc.co.uk

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.

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Episodes

11 February 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day nurse and women's rights campaigner Emma Golden was arrested in New York, and the Wilson family struggle with their secrets. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Feb 16, 201612 min

22 January 1916 - Isabel Graham

On this day, the Dublin police raided several houses, seizing arms and a printing press, and Isabel is unhappy witness to a raid on the Belgian restaurant. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes 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?

Jan 26, 201612 min

20 January 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day, the first men from the Derby Scheme were mobilised for service, and Kitty has a moment of hope for her missing brother. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Jan 20, 201612 min

30 October 1915 - Kitty Lumley

The Dardanelles Committee of the British Cabinet decide to wind down the Gallipoli campaign, and in the last episode of Season 5 Kitty Lumley feels like pulling out of Folkestone. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 30, 201512 min

29 October 1915 - Nancy Parker

Folkestone is almost washed away by the rain. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 29, 201512 min

28 October 1915 - Roy Lavoie

Private Lavoie sees an opportunity to escape court martial. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 28, 201512 min

27 October 1915 - Alec Poole

Two year old Mathieu Dupont goes missing. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 27, 201512 min

26 October 1915 - Clemmie Crayford

Folkestone's most respected medium is troubled by a new and insistent spirit. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 26, 201512 min

23 October 1915 - Albert Wilson

On this day German cruiser Prinz Aldalbert was sunk by an Allied submarine losing most of its crew, and Albert Wilson has to make an impossible decision. Written by Richard Monks Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 23, 201512 min

22 October 1915 - Adam Wilson

On this day a British subject was found guilty of spying for Germany and sentenced to a lifetime of penal servitude, and Florrie and Albert take a trip to the pictures Written by Richard Monks Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 22, 201512 min

21 October 1915 - Isabel Graham

On this day the Allied fleet bombarded the Bulgarian coast, and Isabel and Dorothea have to put aside their differences Written by Richard Monks Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 21, 201512 min

20 October 1915 - Alice Macknade

On this day Germany announced an assault on Riga, and Alice Macknade reluctantly hosts a dinner party Written by Richard Monks Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 20, 201512 min

19 October 1915 - Lilian Frost

On this day Russia and Italy declare war on Bulgaria, and Lilian Frost tries to make amends Written by Richard Monks Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 19, 201512 min

16 October 1915 - Albert Wilson

On this day, Britain heard that nurse Edith Cavell had been executed, and Albert Wilson is up and out early as the troops are marching to the harbour. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 16, 201512 min

15 October 1915 - Isabel Graham

On this day, the Battle of Loos ended, but it's clear that the war has changed Isabel Graham irrevocably. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 15, 201512 min

14 October 1915 - Adam Wilson

On this day, Emmeline Pankhurst declared 'There should be a place for every man, no matter his age, to wear a uniform and learn to shoot', but Adam cannot celebrate. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 14, 201512 min

13 October 1915 - Kitty Lumley

On this day the education aspect was dropped from the recruitment test, and Kitty is shocked to discover a whole world she knew nothing about. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 13, 201512 min

12 October 1915 - Adeline Lumley

On this day, Edith Cavell was shot by a German firing squad, and a letter arrives at the Grahams' with bad news. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 12, 201512 min

9 October 1915 - Lilian Frost

Lilian Frost sees Roland in a new light as they share a day of photographic discoveries. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 09, 201512 min

8 October 1915 - Sylvia Graham

Sylvia Graham finds her family at the centre of an unexpected theatrical incident Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 08, 201512 min

7 October 1915 - Dorothea Winwood

Dorothea writes to Ralph with news that will shake their marriage. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 07, 201512 min

6 October 1915 - Gabriel Graham

Gabriel begins to suspect Dolly Clout may not be the real thing Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 06, 201512 min

5 October 1915 - Alice Macknade

Roy takes a surprising step to avoid being identified as a deserter. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Oct 05, 201512 min

2 October 1915 - Juliet Argent

Juliet's secret is growing out of control. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 02, 201512 min

1 October 1915 - Florrie Wilson

Florrie and Albert can hardly speak for happiness. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Oct 01, 201512 min

30 September 1915 - Sam Wilson

The war seems particularly far away for the Wilson family. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Sep 30, 201512 min

29 September 1915 - Kitty Lumley

Peter Lumley says his first words. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Sep 29, 201512 min

28 September 1915 - Adeline Lumley

Mrs Crayford claims she can communicate with the dead, but can't seem to get through to Adeline Lumley. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Marthe Littlehailes

Sep 28, 201512 min

25 September 1915 - Ralph Winwood

It's a day of ceremonies for the vicar of St Jude's. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Sep 25, 201512 min

24 September 1915 - Kitty Lumley

Kitty Wilson makes a strategic decision to keep her friends close. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Sep 24, 201512 min
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