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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?

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11 minutes

Last on

Thu 1 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Elizabeth ChanceKika Markham
Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Marieke DupontOlivia Ross
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Thu 1 Sep 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

The Characters

The Characters

Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Home Front.

Podcast

  • Home Front

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