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21 September 1916 - Ralph Winwood

On this day in 1916, the British Army took two lines of enemy trenches. Dorothea deploys a surprise strategy for her father's memorial.

On this day in 1916, the British Army took two lines of enemy trenches, and Dorothea deploys a surprise strategy for her father's memorial.

Written by Mike Walker
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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11 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Elizabeth ChanceKika Markham
VirajNeet Mohan
Marieke DupontOlivia Ross
GeneralGerry Hinks
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Wed 21 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.