15 August 1916 - Florrie Wilson
The King praises the 'spirit of cheerful confidence' he found amongst the troops in France, while in Folkestone, optimism eludes Florrie Wilson.
On this day in 1916, the King praised the 'spirit of cheerful confidence' he found amongst the troops in France, while in Folkestone, optimism eludes Florrie Wilson.
Written by Katie Hims
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 |
|---|---|
| Florrie Wilson | Claire Rushbrook |
| Albert Wilson | Lee Ross |
| Olly Flowers | Eviee Lavery |
| Alec Poole | Tom Stuart |
| Dorothea Winwood | Rachel Shelley |
| Hilary Pearce | Craige Els |
| Mrs Edkins | Rachel Davies |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Mary Mote | Kirsty Oswald |
| St John | Jason Barnett |
| Man | Tom Stuart |
| Writer | Katie Hims |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Aug 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.
