Home Front

On this day in 1917, socialist and women's activist Annie Besant was released from prison in India, while in Folkestone, Kitty Lumley feels trapped.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, the new French Premier, Painleve, made his maiden speech in office, and at St Judes vicarage, Dorothea prepares for her first day back at the Bevan.

Written by Shaun McKenna

On this day in 1917, the British Government officially denied attempting a peace deal with Germany, and in Folkestone, Ivy Layton's suspicions grow more acute.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, Noel Chavasse became the only soldier to receive two VCs in the Great War, and in Folkestone, Jessie and Adam find themselves in the middle of events.

Cast

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, General Kornilov's revolt broke down in Russia, following the suicide of General Krimov, and in Folkestone, the Wilsons try to repair their damaged family.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, British naval planes bombed Zeebrugge, and in Folkestone, Alice's birthday gets off to a terrible start.

Cast

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, Lt Douglas Malcolm was acquitted of murdering Count de Borch, his wife's Russian lover, despite having shot him, and in Folkestone, Dr Howard Argent's day is louder and brighter than usual.

Cast

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

On this day in 1917, France took 800 German prisoners in a renewed offensive at Verdun, and in Folkestone, Reverend Poole is liberated by events.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, Prime Minister Alexandre Ribot and the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread Army mutinies, and in Folkestone, a traumatised soldier has the Grahams in disarray.

Written by Sarah Daniels

On this day in 1917, thousands lined the streets in Gillingham for the funeral of 98 naval personnel killed in the Chatham air raid, and in Folkestone, Alice Macknade steels herself for her husband's return.

Written by Sarah Daniels