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23 September 1916 - Dennis Monk

On this day in 1916, two Zeppelins were brought down in Essex, and in Folkestone, Dennis Monk is plagued by his own past.

On this day in 1916, two Zeppelins were brought down in Essex, and in Folkestone, Dennis Monk is plagued by his own past.

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

Fri 23 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Dennis MonkSam Swann
Norman HarrisSean Baker
Ivy LaytonLizzy Watts
John HasteSam Alexander
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Fri 23 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.