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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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6 August 1918 - Victor Lumley Aug 06, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the Workers Union protested the withdrawal of key men from farms for Army service, while in Seale Hayne, Daniel prepares to join the harvest.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

3 August 1918 - Adeline Lumley Aug 03, 2018

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On this day in 1918, Australian hospital ship Warilda sank in the English Channel, while at Seale Hayne in Devon, at least one patient is on the road to recovery.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

2 August 1918 - Effie Taverner Aug 02, 2018

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On this day in 1918, British intervention in the Russian civil war led to the occupation of Archangel, while at Halecot Farm, Effie faces the grim prospect of reaping alone.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

1 August 1918 - Emily Colville Aug 01, 2018

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On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Franco-Swiss border was closed to contain the spread of Spanish Flu. But in Devon, the doors of Engleby Hall are thrown wide open to mark the first day of harvest.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

31 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence Jul 31, 2018

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On this day in 1918, a farmer from Ashburton was prosecuted for illegally removing sheep from Dartmoor, and at a nearby shepherd's hut, Cathy is found in the wilderness.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

30 July 1918 - Ivan Jackson Jul 30, 2018

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On this day in 1918, German prisoners were banned from farming alongside the Women's Land Army, and in Devon, Ivan is working closely with Primrose.

Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

27 July 1918 - Cora Gidley Jul 27, 2018

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On this day in 1918, it was reported that a quarter of a million Americans had embarked for France, while in Staverley Court, all thoughts are on just one boy.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

26 July 1918 - Howard Argent Jul 26, 2018

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On this day in 1918, the German army was forced to retreat towards Épernay, while in Staverley Court, there's cause for celebration.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

25 July 1918 - Kitty Lumley Jul 25, 2018

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On this day in 1918, a German barber, Emil Theuergarten was imprisoned for posing as a Belgian, while in Devon, there's a quiet gathering at Halecot Farm.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

24 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence Jul 24, 2018

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On this day in 1918, The Times reported a decline in pauperism of nearly 10% over the year, while on Dartmoor, Cathy Lawrence has nothing left.

Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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