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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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5 January 1917 - Kenny Stokoe Jan 05, 2017

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On this day in 1917 the Hidden Hand Committee recommended giving to the Home Secretary powers to revoke naturalisation and in Tynemouth, Kenny's allegiances come under scrutiny.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

4 January 1917 - Edie Chadwick Jan 04, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Russian battleship "Peresvyet" sank after hitting a German mine, and Edie Chadwick surveys Tynemouth's own wreckage.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

3 January 1917 - Gabriel Graham Jan 03, 2017

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On this day in 1917, there was especially heavy German bombardment of the French at Verdun and the people of Tynemouth feel badly shaken.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

2 January 1917 - Phyllis Marshall Jan 02, 2017

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On this day in 1917, the Ministry of Munitions met unions in London to discuss pay and in Tynemouth, Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors.

Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

30 December 1916 - Lester Reed Dec 30, 2016

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On this day in 1916, the Allies formally rejected the German peace proposals as "less an offer of peace than a war manoeuvre", and in Tynemouth, Lester Reed stirs up the fighting spirit in those at home.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

29 December 1916 - DR Walker Dec 29, 2016

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On this day in 1916, Rasputin was assassinated in Russia, while in Tynemouth DR Walker discovers an unexpected ally.

Written by Shaun McKenna 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?

28 December 1916 - Kitty Lumley Dec 28, 2016

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On this day in 1916, chronic food shortages were reported in Germany, while in Tynemouth, Kitty's friends find enough to go round.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

27 December 1916 - Edie Chadwick Dec 27, 2016

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On this day in 1916, the Sheffield Independent praised local munitionettes' "invasion of man's vigorous pursuits" at a ladies football match, and in Tyneside too the Marshall Girls say "fiddlesticks to convention"

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

26 December 1916 - Cressida Marshsall Dec 26, 2016

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On this day in 1916, 400 soldiers' children were entertained at Windsor Castle, and at Marshall's factory too, Boxing Day is a festive occasion.

Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

23 December 1916 - DR Walker Dec 23, 2016

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On this day in 1916, the Russian Icebreaker, the St. Alexander Nevsky is launched on the Tyne but it isn't the story Dilys wants to cover.

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

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