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19 September 1916 - Florrie Wilson

On this day in 1916, the Times celebrated a boy scout whose information helped catch a spy and sink a submarine, and Florrie Wilson gets interesting news from Mrs Crayford.

On this day in 1916, the Times celebrated a boy scout whose information helped catch a spy and sink a submarine, and Florrie Wilson gets interesting news from Mrs Crayford.

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

Mon 19 Sep 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Florrie WilsonClaire Rushbrook
Albert WilsonLee Ross
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Clemmie CrayfordJoanna Monro
Alec PooleTom Stuart
WriterMike Walker
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Mon 19 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.