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4-8 January 1916

In a week when compulsory Military service became almost inevitable, the Bevan hospital becomes a welcome alternative to home for Dorothea.

In a week when compulsory Military service became almost inevitable, the Bevan hospital becomes a welcome alternative to home for Dorothea.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole

Story-led by Shaun McKenna
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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Fri 8 Jan 2016 21:00
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Credits

Adeline Lumley Helen Schlesinger
Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Bob Capeling Joe Sims
Dorothea Winwood Rachel Shelley
Edie Chadwick Kathryn Beaumont
Esme Macknade Katie Angelou
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Gabriel Graham Michael Bertenshaw
Giles Herrin Luke Thompson
Harry Pankhurst Sean Murray
Hilary Pearce Craige Els
Isabel Graham Keely Beresford
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Jessie Moore Lucy Hutchinson
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Lilian Frost Alex Tregear
Margaret Bishop Catherine Bailey
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Max Davenport Trevor White
Nell Kingsley Alice St Clair
Norman Harris Norman Baker
Olive Hargreaves Rhiannon Neads
Phyllis Marshall Christine Absalom
Roland Pemble Jack Holden
Ruby Tulliver Martine McCutcheon
Ruth Billings Katie Redford
Victor Lumley Joel MacCormack
Pigman Sean Murray
Nurse Ratched Debra Baker
Steward George Watkins
Soldier George Watkins
Driver Caolan McCarthy
Soldier Caolan McCarthy
Madam Debra Baker
Canadian Soldier Owen Clarke
Writer Mike Walker
Director Jessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Jan 2016 21:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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  • Home Front - Omnibus

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