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2 September 1916 - Hilary Pearce

Two cases of the plague are confirmed in Hull, and in Folkestone, a rumour begins to take hold.

On this day in 1916, two cases of the plague were confirmed in Hull, and in Folkestone, a rumour begins to take hold.

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

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Fri 2 Sep 2016 12:04
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Credits

Hilary Pearce Craige Els
Lilian Pemble Alex Tregear
Roland Pemble Jack Holden
Oscar Hendrickx Pierre Elliott
Esme Macknade Katie Angelou
Mrs Edkins Rachel Davies
Gabriel Graham Michael Bertenshaw
Sylvia Graham Joanna David
Writer Shaun McKenna
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Sep 2016 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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.