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4 January 1916 - Dorothea Winwood

On this day, Lord Derby reported that over 650,000 fit single men had not offered themselves for service, and Dorothea Winwood is getting into the rhythm of work at the Bevan.

On this day, Lord Derby published a report that over 650,000 fit single men hadn't offered themselves for service, and Dorothea Winwood is getting into the rhythm of work at the Bevan.

Written by Mike Walker
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?

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Sat 26 Mar 201603:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Dorothea Winwood

    Dorothea, is a Volunteer Aid Detachment nurse at the Bevan Military Hospital.

Credits

Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Nell KingsleyAlice St Clair
Max DavenportTrevor White
Olive HargreavesRhiannon Neads
Alec PooleTom Stuart
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Bob CapelingJoe Sims
Margaret BishopCatherine Bailey
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
PigmanSean Murray
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcasts

  • Mon 4 Jan 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 25 Mar 201610:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 25 Mar 201615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 26 Mar 201603:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The Characters

Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Home Front.

Podcast

  • Home Front

    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.