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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

12 May 1916 - Edwin Lloyd

On this day in 1916, the papers reported food shortages in Germany at a dire level, and in Ashburton, Edwin Lloyd is well enough to start work again. 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?

May 12, 201612 min

11 May 1916 - Isabel Graham

On this day in 1916, The Times reported that Sir Roger Casement was to be tried for High Treason, for his involvement in the Easter Rising, and Isabel gets a lesson in relaxing. 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?

May 11, 201612 min

10 May 1916 - Hetty Cox

On this day in 1916, for the first time 18 year olds could be called up for home service, and Hetty is in unforgiving mood. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

May 10, 201612 min

9 May 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1916, the Summer Time Bill was introduced to parliament, and Kitty and Dieter get to make hay, metaphorically. 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?

May 09, 201612 min

6 May 1916 - Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1916, two conscientious objectors were arrested in Newton Abbot, and Johnnie Marshall is in pursuit of information. 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?

May 06, 201612 min

5 May 1916 - Cora Gidley

On this day in 1916, the Western Times reported the French were gaining ground at Verdun, while Cora Gidley is on the defensive. 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?

May 05, 201612 min

4 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1916, the papers reported the extension of conscription to include all men between the ages of 18 and 41, and Alexander Gidley continues to face resistance at the quarry. 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 al...

May 04, 201612 min

29 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1916, General Townshend surrendered, ending the Siege of Kut, and in Deanscombe Quarry, Alexander gets his first taste of being foreman. Written by Lucy Catherine 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?

May 03, 201611 min

3 May 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916, cheers met the announcement in Parliament that three Irish rebel leaders had been executed, and in Ashburton Emily Colville is on course for collision with her fiancé. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

May 03, 201612 min

2 May 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, A Zeppelin raid on the north east and southern Scottish coasts killed 36, and a letter arrives for Lewis Cox. 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?

May 02, 201612 min

28 April 1916 - Isaac Cox

On this day in 1916, all men between 33 and 41 who had attested were called to report for service, and in Ashburton, Isaac discovers Lewis hasn't been working at Halecot Farm. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Apr 28, 201612 min

27 April 1916 - Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission. Written by Lucy Catherine 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?

Apr 27, 201612 min

26 April 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916 the Conference of the Independent Labour Party resolved that 'socialists of all nations should refuse support to every war entered into by any government.' And in Ashburton, Emily is losing her resolve under Edwin's spell. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

Apr 26, 201612 min

25 April 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm. Written by Lucy Catherine 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?

Apr 25, 201612 min

22 April 1916 - William Fulford

On this day in 1916, Emmeline Pankhurst condemned her daughter Sylvia's involvement in an anti-conscription rally, and in Ashburton, William Fulford too is at odds with his parents. Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: 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?

Apr 22, 201612 min

21 April 1916 - Tobias Holden

On this day in 1916, a British naval patrol intercepted Sir Roger Casement bringing munitions to Ireland, and Tobias Holden tries to mend bridges. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Apr 21, 201612 min

20 April 1916 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the Prime Minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Apr 20, 201612 min

19 April 1916 - Rose Fairweather

On this day in 1916, the Western Times announced that two British Officers had escaped from POW camp, and Rose Fairweather feels trapped on Blackfold farm. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Apr 19, 201612 min

18 April 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility. Written by Lucy Catherine Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: 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?

Apr 18, 201612 min

15 April 1916 - Tobias Holden

On this day in 1916, the cabinet met in Downing street to discuss the problems of conscription and recruitment, and Tobias has a day of surprises. Cast Tobias Holden ..... Toby Bryant Alexander Gidley ..... Matthew Beard Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe Marcus Goodridge ..... Max Bennett Moses Wickens ..... Ben Callon Primrose Rutter ..... Jade Matthew Usher ..... Ciaran Bermingham Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha L...

Apr 15, 201612 min

14 April 1916 - Edwin Lloyd

On this day in 1916, British airmen who had bombarded Constantinople, all returned safely from the 300 mile round flight, and Edwin Lloyd feels a long way from home. Cast Edwin Lloyd ..... Finn den Hertog Ambrose Nichols ..... Steve Clark Donald Fox ..... Jayson Benovichi-Dicken Emily Colville ..... Scarlett Brookes Marcus Goodridge ..... Max Bennett Tobias Holden ..... Toby Bryant William Fulford ..... Ryan Coath Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littl...

Apr 14, 201612 min

13 April 1916 - Cora Gidley

On this day in 1916, the Mexican government requested a withdrawal of American troops from their territory, and in Staverton, Cora Gidley has a domestic crisis. Cast Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Alexander Gidley ..... Matthew Beard Bertram Colville ..... Nick Underwood Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne Cyrus Colville ..... Anton Lesser Emily Colville ..... Scarlett Brookes Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe John Rossiter ..... Mark Carey Written by Seba...

Apr 13, 201612 min

12 April 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, Glasgow revolutionary John Maclean was imprisoned for breaches of the Defence of the Realm Act, and Adam Wilson finally meets up with an old friend. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz 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?

Apr 12, 201612 min

11 April 1916 - Dieter Lippke

On this day in 1916, as reports came in of the German army crossing into the French trenches at Verdun, Dieter's position at Buckfast Abbey is threatened. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz 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?

Apr 11, 201612 min

8 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1916, an escaped German POW was re-captured, and Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy 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?

Apr 08, 201612 min

7 April 1916 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1916, newspapers reported the discovery in Chicago of an anarchist plot to assassinate the rulers of Europe, while at Halecot Farm, more old feuds are reignited. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Apr 07, 201612 min

6 April 1916 - Sylvia Graham

On this day in 1916, Britain intercepted £56,000 of Swedish herring on its way to Germany, while at Staverley Court Sylvia Graham wants to enjoy an English summer's day. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Apr 06, 201612 min

5 April 1916 - John Rossiter

On this day in 1916, a Zeppelin raid dropped bombs on the North East coast, while at Spittal End Farm conscription appears on the horizon. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Apr 05, 201612 min

4 April 1916 - Isaac Cox (Season 7 start)

On this day in 1916, strikers returned to work at the Clyde shipyards, and at Halecot Farm the future of Isaac Cox's family hangs in the balance. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole NOTES This seventh season of Home Front is set in a farming community in South Devon, where Gabriel's sister Cora lives, and - coincidentally - where Adam Wilson headed at the end of Season Six, running away from his crime, and looking for ...

Apr 04, 201612 min

12 February 1916 - Hilary Pearce

On this day a secret meeting of the Non-Conscription fellowship was held in Kentish town, while in Folkestone it's a day of celebrations. 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?

Feb 16, 201612 min
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