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29 December 1916 - DR Walker

On this day in 1916, Rasputin was assassinated in Russia, while in Tynemouth DR Walker discovers an unexpected ally.

On this day in 1916, Rasputin was assassinated in Russia, while in Tynemouth DR Walker discovers an unexpected ally.

Written by Shaun McKenna
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

Thu 29 Dec 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

DR WalkerEllie Piercy
Edgar BatesDavid Sterne
Stanley HobbsDavid Nellist
Pearl ThorntonSophie Scott
Edie ChadwickKathryn Beaumont
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Thu 29 Dec 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.