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Home Front

Drama serial tracking the fortunes of a group of characters on the home front as they try to maintain normality while Britain is involved in the First World War.

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19 December 1917 - Alan Lowther Dec 19, 2017

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On this day in 1917, it was announced that women's alcoholism had declined since the start of the war, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther feels the weight of responsibility.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

18 December 1917 - Edie Chadwick Dec 18, 2017

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On this day in 1917, it was reported that local Belgians had created a Christmas fund for miners' children, and in Tynemouth, Edie prepares for a charity football match.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

15 December 1917 - Dilys Walker Dec 15, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Russian 28-day Armistice agreement was signed, and Dilys arrives in Tynemouth on a peace-brokering mission.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

14 December 1917 - Johnnie Marshall Dec 14, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Lloyd George famously declared 'There is no halfway house between victory and defeat', and in Tynemouth, Johnnie veers dangerously near defeat.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

13 December 1917 - Fraser Chadwick Dec 13, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Crimea proclaimed its independence, as a secular Muslim state, advocating gender equality. In North Shields, Fraser Chadwick feels like the least popular man in the world.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

12 December 1917 - Iris Reed Dec 12, 2017

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On this day in 1917, two trawlers were torpedoed East of the Tyne, killing eight people, while in Tynemouth, Iris is ambushed when she least expects it.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

11 December 1917 - Marion Wardle Dec 11, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Cuba declared war on Austria-Hungary, and - in North Shields - Marion Wardle is on a different campaign.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

8 December 1917 - Fraser Chadwick Dec 08, 2017

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On this day in 1917, British troops surrounded Jerusalem, and at Marshalls Fraser returns to a factory under siege.

Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

7 December 1917 - Marion Wardle Dec 07, 2017

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On this day in 1917, miners in Sutton returned to work after a strike, and at Marshalls factory Marion is speaking up for the workers.

Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

6 December 1917 - Joyce Lyle Dec 06, 2017

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On this day in 1917, French munitions ship the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in Halifax, Canada injuring 10,000 people and killing 2000 - the largest manmade explosion in history up until that point. And in Tynemouth Joyce is in a volatile frame of mind.

Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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