2 May 1916 - Adam Wilson
On this day in 1916, a Zeppelin raid on the north east and southern Scottish coasts killed 36, and a letter arrives for Lewis Cox.
On this day in 1916, A Zeppelin raid on the north east and southern Scottish coasts killed 36, and a letter arrives for Lewis Cox.
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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Adam Wilson
Adam has run away from him home in Folkestone.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Adam Wilson | Billy Kennedy |
| Dieter Lippke | Felix Auer |
| Effie Taverner | Lizzie Stables |
| Elspeth Taverner | Kelly Williams |
| Isaac Cox | James Lailey |
| John Rossiter | Mark Carey |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Morris Battley | Sean Baker |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 May 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.
