13 December 1916 - Marion Wardle
On this day in 1916, French President Briand dismissed Germany's peace offer, while in Tynemouth, Marion rekindles an old friendship, and builds a new one.
On this day in 1916, French President Briand dismissed Germany's peace offer, while in Tynemouth, Marion rekindles an old friendship, and builds a new one.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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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Birtley, Tyne and Wear: A Village for 6,000 Belgians
A specially constructed village that operated under Belgian law
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Jean Claude Lengela
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Marion Wardle | Laura Elphinstone |
| Edie Chadwick | Kathryn Beaumont |
| Jean Claude Lengela | Fiston Barek |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Fraser Chadwick | Edmund Wiseman |
| Mr Peters | John Bowler |
| Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Tue 13 Dec 201612:04BBC Radio 4
The Characters
Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Home Front.
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Home Front
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
