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16 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley

Three German steamers are torpedoed by Russian submarines, and in Staverton, Alexander Gidley is shaken by a letter from the War Office.

On this day in 1916, three German steamers were torpedoed by Russian submarines, and in Staverton, Alexander Gidley is shaken by a letter from the War Office.

Written by Richard Monks
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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Mon 16 May 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Alexander GidleyMatthew Beard
Cora GidleyJoanna Monro
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Tobias HoldenToby Bryant
WriterRichard Monks
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 May 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

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    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.