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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.

Copyright: © (C) BBC 2018

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2 February 1917 - DR Walker Feb 02, 2017

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This day in 1917 marked the official formation of the Women's Land Army, and in Tynemouth, Dilys works out how to win her fight.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

1 February 1917 - Cressida Marshall Feb 01, 2017

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On this day in 1917, Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, and in Tynemouth, Cressida is making a small but courageous step forwards

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

31 January 1917 - Marion Wardle Jan 31, 2017

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On this day in 1917, three people were arrested for their secret plot to assassinate the Prime Minister, and in North Shields, Marion tells Edie Kitty's secret.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

30 January 1917 - Albert Wilson Jan 30, 2017

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On this day in 1917, a deputation of suffragettes went to Downing Street to discuss the extension of the vote, but the prime minister refused to meet with them, and in Tynemouth, Albert Wilson is also disappointed.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

27 January 1917 - DR Walker Jan 27, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the King of Spain survived an assassination attempt, while in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is publicly recognised for heroism.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

26 January 1917 - Adeline Lumley Jan 26, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Speaker's Conference report recommended women over 30 should get the vote, while in Tynemouth, Adeline makes sure she is heard loud and clear.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

25 January 1917 - Sylvia Graham Jan 25, 2017

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On this day in 1917, 354 Canadian soldiers drowned when their ship hit a mine off the Irish coast, and at Collingwood Sylvia Graham does her best to steer her family through choppy waters.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

24 January 1917 - Alan Lowther Jan 24, 2017

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On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

23 January 1917 - Kenny Stokoe Jan 23, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Board of Education announced it would consider training wounded soldiers for teaching, and in Tynemouth, injured veteran Kenny Stokoe tries to make amends.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

20 January 1917 - Adeline Lumley Jan 20, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Daily Mail launched a campaign against spiritualism, ridiculing the notion that people could communicate with the dead, but at Collingwood Park, Adeline has some wonderful news.

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

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