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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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25 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley May 25, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Britain suffered its first ever airplane bombing raid, and Tontine Street in Folkestone is packed with shoppers preparing for Whitsun weekend.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

24 May 1917 - Jessie Moore May 24, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the manager of the Savoy ordered 10,000 plates to be destroyed after a guest noticed they were German-made, and Folkestone celebrates Empire Day.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

23 May 1917 - Esme Macknade May 23, 2017

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On this day in 1917, dog shows were banned under a new amendment to the Defence of the Realm act, but in Folkestone, the cookery competition yields unexpected results.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

22 May 1917 - Maisie Harris May 22, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Christabel Pankhurst addressed a meeting of the Women's Socialist and Political Union, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris finds a real friend.

Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs Organ - David Smith

Written by Sarah Daniels Singers conducted by Sam Evans Sound: Martha Littlehailes Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

19 May 1917 - Noah Hamilton May 19, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a roundup of Jewish tailors in East London resulted in several men being charged as absentees, and in Folkestone, Noah Hamilton is tempted to disappear...

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

18 May 1917 - Esme Macknade May 18, 2017

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On this day in 1917, sugar queues were reported in London, with stocks believed to be at their lowest yet, and in Folkestone, Esme's patience is in short supply.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

17 May 1917 - Walter Hamilton May 17, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a special thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Cathedral in aid of the Red Cross, and in Folkestone, Walter Hamilton's generosity is stretched.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

16 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley May 16, 2017

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On this day in 1917, an all-female Russian unit called the Women's Battalion of Death was established, and in Folkestone, Kitty's in need of female friendship.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

15 May 1917 - Victor Lumley May 15, 2017

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On this day in 1917, two British soldiers were shot for desertion, and in Folkestone, Victor Lumley feels far from the action.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

12 May 1917 - Isabel Graham May 12, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the War Office announced that it would open voluntary attestation to men up to the age of 50, and Isabel assembles a mixed choir.

Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs Organ ..... David Smith

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Singers conducted by Sam Evans Sound: Martha Littlehailes Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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