13 April 1916 - Cora Gidley
On this day in 1916, the Mexican government requested a withdrawal of American troops from their territory, and in Staverton, Cora Gidley has a domestic crisis.
On this day in 1916, the Mexican government requested a withdrawal of American troops from their territory, and in Staverton, Cora Gidley has a domestic crisis.
Cast
Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro
Alexander Gidley ..... Matthew Beard
Bertram Colville ..... Nick Underwood
Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne
Cyrus Colville ..... Anton Lesser
Emily Colville ..... Scarlett Brookes
Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe
John Rossiter ..... Mark Carey
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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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Cora Gidley
Cora is the sister of Gabriel Graham.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Alexander Gidley | Matthew Beard |
| Bertram Colville | Nick Underwood |
| Clarence Ogden | David Sterne |
| Cyrus Colville | Anton Lesser |
| Emily Colville | Scarlett Brookes |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| John Rossiter | Mark Carey |
| Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Wed 13 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.
