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30 September 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1916, the papers carried complaints about British men marrying German women, and in Folkestone, it's a day of secrets and unexpected joy.

On this day in 1916, the papers carried complaints about British men marrying German women, and in Folkestone, it's a day of secrets and unexpected joy.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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

Credits

Role Contributor
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Mrs Walsh Jane Slavin
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Fri 30 Sep 2016 12:04

The Characters

Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Home Front.

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