5 May 1916 - Cora Gidley
On this day in 1916, the Western Times reported the French were gaining ground at Verdun, while Cora Gidley is on the defensive.
On this day in 1916, the Western Times reported the French were gaining ground at Verdun, while Cora Gidley is on the defensive.
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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Agatha Christie | Melody Grove |
| Alexander Gidley | Matthew Beard |
| Clarence Ogden | David Sterne |
| Emily Coville | Scarlett Brookes |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Jacques Hamoir | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Johnnie Marshall | Paul Ready |
| Pat McCrory | Jonny Holden |
| Tobias Holden | Toby Bryant |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Producer | Allegra McIlroy |
| Editor | Jessica Dromgoole |
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- Thu 5 May 201612:04BBC Radio 4
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Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
