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1 September 1916 - Dorothea Winwood
Bertrand Russell receives notice restricting his access to military areas, and Ralph Winwood returns home to a limited welcome.
On this day in 1916, Bertrand Russell received notice restricting his access to military areas, and Ralph Winwood returns home to a limited welcome.
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?
Last on
Thu 1 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Dorothea Winwood | Rachel Shelley |
| Elizabeth Chance | Kika Markham |
| Ralph Winwood | Nicholas Murchie |
| Marieke Dupont | Olivia Ross |
| Florrie Wilson | Claire Rushbrook |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Thu 1 Sep 201612:04BBC Radio 4
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Home Front
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.


