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25 April 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm.

On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm.

Written by Lucy Catherine
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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11 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Apr 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Adam WilsonBilly Kennedy
Dieter LippkeFelix Auer
Effie TavernerLizzie Stables
Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Morris BattleySean Baker
Rose FairweatherHelen Longworth
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 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.