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19 April 1918 - Esme Macknade

On this day in 1918, Nina Boyle claimed a 'moral triumph' after her nomination to run as an MP was rejected, and in Folkestone, one of Esme's wishes comes true.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Thu 19 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Esme MacknadeKatie Angelou
Bill MacknadeBen Crowe
Charles SummerRufus Wright
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Mr BakerClive Hayward
WriterLucy Catherine
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Thu 19 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

The Characters

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.