Home Front

By BBC Radio 4Fiction Drama

Home Front episodes

May 10, 2017 10 May 1917 - Ralph Winwood
On this day in 1917, St Pauls hosted its annual festival of the Sons of the Clergy, and in Folkestone, Ralph Winwood sets about trying to put together a roll of honour for St Jude's.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min
May 09, 2017 9 May 1917 - Joan Edkins
On this day in 1917, the Stockholm Conference refused entry to anyone on the side of the German Imperialists, and Mrs Edkins thinks there's a plot against her.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min
May 08, 2017 8 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley
On this day in 1917, meat-free days in restaurants were revoked, following successful voluntary rationing, and Victor Lumley arrives home on leave in need of a good steak.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min
May 05, 2017 5 May 1917 - Cynthia Hamilton
On this day in 1917, Russian anti-war protests, led by Lenin, were reported in Britain as 'some trouble caused by soldiers and workmen', while at St Stephen's vicarage, the repairs are nearly complete.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
12 min
May 04, 2017 4 May 1917 - Nancy Parker
On this day in 1917, the French captured the village of Craonne, the site of a vicious battle, while in Folkestone, Nancy Parker's kitchen is invaded.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
13 min
May 03, 2017 3 May 1917 - Howard Argent
On this day in 1917, ace British pilot Leefe Robinson was captured, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent happily surrenders.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
12 min
May 02, 2017 2 May 1917 - Ralph Winwood
On this day in 1917, the Archbishop of Canterbury warned, "the Christian Judgement of England is that when we come out of this war, we mean to come out with clean hands", while at St Jude's, Ralph Winwood is still doing penance.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
13 min
May 01, 2017 1 May 1917 - Kitty Lumley
On this day in 1917, the Bishop of London demanded the Church "do more than talk and preach about the need for more men for the army", while in Folkestone, Kitty Lumley must keep her own counsel.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
13 min
April 28, 2017 28 April 1917 - Ralph Winwood
On this day in 1917, the Food Controller's Wheat, Rye and Rice Restriction Order came into effect, and the Winwoods host a dinner party.
Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
12 min
April 27, 2017 27 April 1917 - Hilary Pearce
On this day in 1917, a Liverpool captain was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for helping people avoid conscription, while in Folkestone, Hilary gets his call up papers.
Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min

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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.