15 April 1916 - Tobias Holden
On this day in 1916, the cabinet met in Downing Street to discuss the problems of conscription and recruitment, and Tobias has a day of surprises.
On this day in 1916, the cabinet met in Downing street to discuss the problems of conscription and recruitment, and Tobias has a day of surprises.
Cast
Tobias Holden ..... Toby Bryant
Alexander Gidley ..... Matthew Beard
Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne
Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe
Marcus Goodridge ..... Max Bennett
Moses Wickens ..... Ben Callon
Primrose Rutter ..... Jade Matthew
Usher ..... Ciaran Bermingham
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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Tobias Holden
Tobias' father was quarry foreman before him.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tobias Holden | Toby Bryant |
| Alexander Gidley | Matthew Beard |
| Clarence Ogden | David Sterne |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Marcus Goodridge | Max Bennett |
| Moses Wickens | Ben Callon |
| Primrose Rutter | Jade Matthew |
| Usher | Ciaran Bermingham |
| Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Fri 15 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.
