27 April 1916 - Johnnie Marshall
On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission.
On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission.
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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Johnnie Marshall
Johnnie works in military intelligence.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Johnnie Marshall | Paul Ready |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Tobias Holden | Toby Bryant |
| Dom Anscar Vonier | Kenneth Collard |
| Councillor Ellis | Stephen Tomlin |
| Writer | Lucy Catherine |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Wed 27 Apr 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.
