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18 April 1916 - Emily Colville

On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.

On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: 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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11 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Emily ColvilleScarlett Brookes
CarslakeStephen Tomlin
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Edwin LloydFinn den Hertog
Marcus GoodridgeMax Bennett
MotherHelen Clapp
Old WomanSusan Jameson
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Mon 18 Apr 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

The Characters

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.