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14 September 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1916, a munitions factory in Essex exploded killing seven and injuring 72. In Folkestone, Kitty makes a painful decision.

On this day in 1916, a munitions factory in Essex exploded killing seven and injuring 72, and in Folkestone, Kitty makes a painful decision

Written by Mike Walker
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

Wed 14 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Marion WardleLaura Elphinstone
Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Crowd MemberNick Underwood
WriterMike Walker
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Wed 14 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.