1 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce
The home secretary resigns as the first draft of the Military Service Bill is considered by the cabinet, and Hilary Pearce makes an unexpected offer.
On this day the Home Secretary resigned as the first draft of the Compulsory Military Service Bill was considered by the Cabinet, and in Folkestone Hilary Pearce makes an unexpected offer.
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?
Written by Richard Monks
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Story-led by Shaun McKenna
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.
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Hilary Pearce
Hilary is eager to advance himself in any way he can.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hilary Pearce | Craige Els |
| Isabel Graham | Keely Beresford |
| Johnnie Marshall | Paul Ready |
| Roland Pemble | Jack Holden |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Sylvia Graham | Joanna David |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Esme Macknade | Katie Angelou |
| Writer | Richard Monks |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- New Year's Day 201612:04BBC Radio 4
The Characters
Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Home Front.
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Home Front
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
