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 1917, the Bolsheviks disbanded the Women's Battalions, while in Tynemouth, Sarah Illingworth brings discipline to the Marshalls' munitionettes. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Battle of Cambrai marked the first mass use of tanks, and in Tynemouth, Edie is disheartened. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the sculptor, Auguste Rodin, died, and in Tynemouth, it's clear that Lester Reed has been thinking. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, ANZAC troops occupied Jaffa, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is thinking of cake. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the Finnish parliament declared their independence from Russia, and in Tynemouth, Johnnie sees more to Aunt Phyllis than he'd suspected. Cast Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Cressida Marshall ..... Isabella Inchbald Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Matthew Ash ..... David Reakes Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Beatrice Marshall ..... Eviee Lavery Gussie Marshall ..... Grace Doherty Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Dire...
On this day in 1917, the women's suffrage movement in America turned a corner, as 33 protesters were brutally tortured and beaten in a fabled 'Night of Terror', while in Tynemouth, there's a zealous new Women's Welfare Officer. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
The first episode of a new season, set in the North East, in the shadow of the Russian Revolution. On this day in 1917, in Petrograd, the Bolsheviks conclusively defeated Kerensky's counter-revolutionaries, and in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is looking for a fight. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Notes 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 - ma...
The lead writer of Home Front's Season 12, Shaun McKenna, reveals what to expect as the drama returns to Tyneside where people are feeling giddy with possibility. In the shadow of the Russian Revolution, there is growing discontent amongst workers at the Marshalls munitions factory, while its munitionettes football team are on a winning streak.
On this day in 1917, the National Health Insurance Commission recommended free treatment of all invalided soldiers and sailors, and in Folkestone, in the final episode of Season 11, Sylvia Graham tries to make amends. Home Front returns on 13 November with a new season set in Tynemouth Written by Shaun McKenna & Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, 27 were killed in a munitions factory explosion in Arklow, Ireland, and at the Bevan hospital, Victor Lumley's day is volatile. Written by Shaun McKenna & Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Jamaican seventeen year old Herbert Morris, believed to be suffering from shell shock, was shot at dawn for desertion in France, while in Folkestone, a traumatised soldier shares a day of small joys with Adeline Lumley. Written by Shaun McKenna & Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, socialist and women's activist Annie Besant was released from prison in India, while in Folkestone, Kitty Lumley feels trapped. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the new French Premier, Painleve, made his maiden speech in office, and at St Judes vicarage, Dorothea prepares for her first day back at the Bevan. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, the British Government officially denied attempting a peace deal with Germany, and in Folkestone, Ivy Layton's suspicions grow more acute. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Noel Chavasse became the only soldier to receive two VCs in the Great War, and in Folkestone, Jessie and Adam find themselves in the middle of events. Cast Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Ivy Layton ..... Lizzy Watts Eleanor Tanney ..... Sarah Ridgeway Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, General Kornilov's revolt broke down in Russia, following the suicide of General Krimov, and in Folkestone, the Wilsons try to repair their damaged family. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, British naval planes bombed Zeebrugge, and in Folkestone, Alice's birthday gets off to a terrible start. Cast Alice Macknade ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliott Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Kathy Marx ..... Sarah Ridgeway Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Lt Douglas Malcolm was acquitted of murdering Count de Borch, his wife's Russian lover, despite having shot him, and in Folkestone, Dr Howard Argent's day is louder and brighter than usual. Cast Dr Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, France took 800 German prisoners in a renewed offensive at Verdun, and in Folkestone, Reverend Poole is liberated by events. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Prime Minister Alexandre Ribot and the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread Army mutinies, and in Folkestone, a traumatised soldier has the Grahams in disarray. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, thousands lined the streets in Gillingham for the funeral of 98 naval personnel killed in the Chatham air raid, and in Folkestone, Alice Macknade steels herself for her husband's return. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, headlines were dominated by news of the air raids on Chatham and Dover, and in Folkestone, Dr Argent is treating traumatised soldiers. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, pacifist Edmund Morel was sent to Pentonville prison for six months, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris is fearful about the war coming home. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Wilfred Owen wrote 'Many of us who came to the Hydro slightly ill are now getting dangerously well,' and Adeline Lumley is also beginning to find her voice. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, a retired Captain and his wife were fined £50 for food hoarding, and in Folkestone, Florrie goes shopping. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, 1500 Welsh miners, out on strike for the reinstatement of one man, returned to work, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent is kept busy.
On this day in 1917, President Wilson issued his reply to the Pope's Peace Note, while in Folkestone, Esme Macknade craves a little peace. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, severe gales across the country uprooted trees and damaged crops, while in Folkestone, Jessie's mood is bleak. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, four hundred thousand Moscow workers went on strike in defiance of the State Conference, while in Folkestone Sylvia is canvassing for support. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
On this day in 1917, Italian troops took Mount Santo from the Austro-Hungarian forces, while in Folkestone Dennis gives his advice freely. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
