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8 February 1916 - Isabel Graham

On this day, the siege of Kut al Amara entered its 63rd day, and Isabel finally finds a solution for the persistent young Cristine.

On this day the siege of Kut al Amara entered its 63rd day, and Isabel finally finds a solution for the persistent young Cristine.

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?

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11 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Feb 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Isabel Graham

    Isabel befriended Cristine after accidentally knocking her off her bicycle.

Credits

Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
CristineYsabelle Cooper
Nancy ParkerJane Whittenshaw
Ruth BillingsKatie Redford
Sylvia GrahamJoanna David
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Dolly CloutElaine Claxton
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Feb 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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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.