23 May 1916 - Emily Colville
The Devon and Exeter Gazette advertises the training of women in the lighter branches of farm work, and Lord Colville takes his daughter to the theatre.
On this day in 1916, the Devon and Exeter Gazette advertised the training of women in the lighter branches of farm work. And Lord Colville takes his daughter to the theatre.
Written by Richard Monks
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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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Emily is Cyrus Colville's only daughter.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Emily Colville | Scarlett Brookes |
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Cyrus Colville | Anton Lesser |
| Edwin Lloyd | Finn den Hertog |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Henry V | John Heffernan |
| Writer | Richard Monks |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 May 2016 12:04成人论坛 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.
