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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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26 October 1918 - Howard Argent Oct 26, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the President of the Board of Agriculture intimated that his successor might be a woman, while in Folkestone, Juliet has her eye on a different succession.

Cast Howard ..... Gunnar Cauthery Connie ..... Darcey Brown Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Grace ..... Grace Doherty Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Mathieu ..... Bea White Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie Sylvia ..... Joanna David Chastagner ..... Stephane Cornicard

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

25 October 1918 - Norman Harris Oct 25, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the Battle of the Selle ended in victory for the Allied forces, and in Folkestone, Norman Harris joins a strange alliance.

Cast Norman ..... Sean Baker Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Eric ..... Paul Rainbow Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Hilary ..... Craige Els Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Maisie ..... Cassie Layton

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

24 October 1918 - Sylvia Graham Oct 24, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the House of Commons voted in favour of female MPs, and in Folkestone, Sylvia wishes there were no news.

Cast Sylvia ..... Joanna David Connie ..... Darcey Brown Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Esme ..... Katie Angelou Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Grace ..... Grace Doherty Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Laurie ..... Will Howard Mathieu ..... Bea White

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

23 October 1918 - Adeline Lumley Oct 23, 2018

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On this day in 1918, Parliament was set to have its electric lighting replaced with candles, and in Folkestone, Keepers Lodge faces a fine for infringing the lighting restrictions.

Cast Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Howard ..... Gunnar Cauthery Nell ..... Alice St Clair Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Silas ..... Shaun Dooley EJ Thomas ..... Sean Murray Edward Morris ..... John Lightbody Private Hims ..... Ryan Whittle

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

22 October 1918 - Florrie Wilson Oct 22, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the Dundalk, an Irish steamer was torpedoed without warning, while in Folkestone, the Wilsons are marking an anniversary.

Cast Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook Adam ..... Billy Kennedy Jack ..... Ashley Kumar Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Norman ..... Sean Baker Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

19 October 1918 – Howard Argent Oct 19, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the Belgian Army retook the last of their occupied coastal towns, while in Folkestone Marieke has taken to her bed.

Cast Howard ….. Gunnar Cauthery Marieke ….. Olivia Ross Olive ….. Rhiannon Neads Fran ….. Katie Angelou Dorothea ….. Rachel Shelley Ralph ….. Nicholas Murchie Mr Daniels ….. Sean Baker

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

18 October 1918 – Hilary Pearce Oct 18, 2018

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On this day in 1918, a recommendation that Church services should be held in daylight to save coal was dismissed, while in Folkestone Hilary is glowing with pride.

Cast Hilary ….. Craige Els Gabriel ….. Michael Bertenshaw Laurie ….. Will Howard Duke ….. Christopher Harper Forrester ….. Nigel Hastings Mrs Edkins ….. Rachel Davies Adam Wilson ….. Billy Kennedy Lilian Pemble ….. Alex Tregear

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

17 October 1918 – Kitty Lumley Oct 17, 2018

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On this day in 1918, a retreating German army surrendered Flanders to the Allies, and in Folkestone Victor has lost something important.

Cast Kitty ….. Ami Metcalf Victor ….. Joel MacCormack Mrs Edkins ….. Rachel Davies Florrie ….. Claire Rushbrook Edie ….. Kathryn Beaumont Snook ….. Dominic Mafham

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

16 October 1918 – Johnnie Marshall Oct 16, 2018

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On this day in 1918, Norah Elam told a rally in Folkestone that if the authorities would not intern all Germans in the town, then the public must do so themselves, while at the Grand, Johnnie is taking no prisoners in his search for the enemy.

Cast Johnnie ….. Paul Ready Adeline ….. Helen Schlesinger Vernon ….. Ryan Whittle Valentine ….. Nick Underwood Snook ….. Dominic Mafham Edie ….. Kathryn Beaumont

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

15 October 1918 – Silas Morrow Oct 15, 2018

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On this day in 1918, German bombardment of Dunkirk was mistaken for an air raid along England’s South Coast, and at the Military barracks in Shorncliffe, Silas Morrow has his sleep disturbed.

Cast Silas ….. Shaun Dooley Vernon ….. Ryan Whittle Private Gale ….. John Lightbody Howard ….. Gunnar Cauthery Marieke ….. Oliva Ross Caines ….. Nicholas Murchie Leonore ….. Jonah Collingwood Harrold

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

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