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29 August 1916 - Alec Poole
On this day in 1916, Paul von Hindenberg became German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.
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?
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By BBC Radio 4
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On this day in 1916, Paul von Hindenberg became German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.
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?
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