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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

28 September 1918 - Victor Lumley

On this day in 1918, defeat at Vardar left Bulgaria seeking peace with the Allies, whilst at St Jude's Church, Kitty and Victor attend a christening which is anything but harmonious. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Sep 28, 201812 min

27 September 1918 - Florrie Wilson

On this day in 1918, it was revealed that Despised and Rejected, an apparently "pernicious book" at the centre of a censorship trial, had been written by a woman, Rose Allatini, using an androgynous pseudonym. Meanwhile at the Wilson household, Jack has something controversial to tell Florrie and Adam. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Sep 27, 201812 min

26 September 1918 - Phyllis Marshall

On this day in 1918, the Allies launched a concluding offensive on Meuse-Argonne, the US Army's largest and deadliest ever battle. Somewhere in the North Downs, meanwhile, Phyllis and Johnnie are still quite far from Folkestone. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Sep 26, 201812 min

25 September 1918 - Isabel Summer

On this day in 1918, railway workers around Britain ended their strike after the Government brought in military assistance, and returning to Folkestone, Isabel is in a defiant mood. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Sep 25, 201812 min

24 September 1918 - Adam Wilson (Season 15 start)

On this day in 1918, Allied forces launched a new attack on the Hindenburg line, and in Folkestone Adam is steaming towards the harbour. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Notes Home Front returns to a bruised, but optimistic Folkestone for its fifteenth and final season. Amongst hushed rumours of peace, our characters dream about a brighter, democratic future, whilst struggling to maintain morale after four years of a seemingly endless war which has...

Sep 24, 201812 min

10 August 1918 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1918, a conscientious objector, when sentenced, threw his boot at the magistrate, while in Ashburton, a war hero returns home. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 10, 201812 min

9 August 1918 - Charles Summer

On this day in 1918, the Ministry of Food announced plans to grade potatoes and fix their prices accordingly, while in Ashburton, Charles wonders whether he's good enough. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 09, 201812 min

8 August 1918 - Adeline Lumley

On this day in 1918, the Allied forces attacked the German army at Amiens, in the third battle of Picardy, and in Devon, Adeline launches a gentle offensive. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 08, 201812 min

7 August 1918 - Effie Taverner

On this day in 1918, farmers were encouraged to apply for soldiers to help with the harvest, as thousands were given agricultural furlough, and on Halecot Farm, Effie resolves their labour problems. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 07, 201813 min

6 August 1918 - Victor Lumley

On this day in 1918, the Workers Union protested the withdrawal of key men from farms for Army service, while in Seale Hayne, Daniel prepares to join the harvest. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 06, 201812 min

3 August 1918 - Adeline Lumley

On this day in 1918, Australian hospital ship Warilda sank in the English Channel, while at Seale Hayne in Devon, at least one patient is on the road to recovery. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 03, 201812 min

2 August 1918 - Effie Taverner

On this day in 1918, British intervention in the Russian civil war led to the occupation of Archangel, while at Halecot Farm, Effie faces the grim prospect of reaping alone. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 02, 201812 min

1 August 1918 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Franco-Swiss border was closed to contain the spread of Spanish Flu. But in Devon, the doors of Engleby Hall are thrown wide open to mark the first day of harvest. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Aug 01, 201812 min

31 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence

On this day in 1918, a farmer from Ashburton was prosecuted for illegally removing sheep from Dartmoor, and at a nearby shepherd's hut, Cathy is found in the wilderness. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 31, 201813 min

30 July 1918 - Ivan Jackson

On this day in 1918, German prisoners were banned from farming alongside the Women's Land Army, and in Devon, Ivan is working closely with Primrose. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 30, 201812 min

27 July 1918 - Cora Gidley

On this day in 1918, it was reported that a quarter of a million Americans had embarked for France, while in Staverley Court, all thoughts are on just one boy. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 27, 201812 min

26 July 1918 - Howard Argent

On this day in 1918, the German army was forced to retreat towards Épernay, while in Staverley Court, there's cause for celebration. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 26, 201812 min

25 July 1918 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1918, a German barber, Emil Theuergarten was imprisoned for posing as a Belgian, while in Devon, there's a quiet gathering at Halecot Farm. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 25, 201812 min

24 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence

On this day in 1918, The Times reported a decline in pauperism of nearly 10% over the year, while on Dartmoor, Cathy Lawrence has nothing left. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 24, 201813 min

23 July 1918 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1918, an outbreak of flu was reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting a third of the 3,000 prisoners, while in Devon, Emily Colville goes to the fair. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 23, 201812 min

20 July 1918 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1918, it was reported that Benjamin Tillett MP described the country as 98% anti-German, while in Devon, Kitty is called out in the middle of the night to see Dieter. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 20, 201812 min

19 July 1918 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 19, 201812 min

18 July 1918 - Howard Argent

This day in 1918 was declared Fag Day, raising money for cigarettes for wounded servicemen, while in Seale Hayne Hospital, Howard Argent tries to understand Dr Hurst's unorthodox methods. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 18, 201813 min

17 July 1918 - Isabel Graham

On this day in 1918, the Tsar of Russia and his family were executed in Ekaterinburg, while in Devon, the Graham family are reunited. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 17, 201812 min

16 July 1918 - Victor Lumley

On this day in 1918, four escaped prisoners of war were captured near Waltham Abbey, while in Devon, Victor and Daniel manage to get away for a while. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 16, 201812 min

13 July 1918 - Silas Morrow

On this day in 1918, British and Anzac troops made further advances near Ypres, while on Dartmoor Staff Sergeant Silas Morrow is fighting the so-called "battle of Seale Hayne". Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 13, 201812 min

12 July 1918 - Hector Gidley

On this day in 1918, over 600 people were killed in an explosion on-board the Japanese ship Kawachi, and on Dartmoor Hector Gidley arrives to see an apparently authentic re-enactment of battle. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 12, 201812 min

11 July 1918 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1918, the House of Lords was reassured that treatment of German prisoners was sufficiently punitive, and in Devon, Kitty has plans to visit Dieter. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 11, 201812 min

10 July 1918 - Ivan Jackson

On this day in 1918, Parliament discussed the glut of rabbits plaguing Devon, and on a train near Princetown, conscientious objector Ivan is taken to be an unwelcome pest. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

Jul 10, 201812 min
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