Home Front

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Home Front episodes

April 28, 2016 28 April 1916 - Isaac Cox
On this day in 1916, all men between 33 and 41 who had attested were called to report for service, and in Ashburton, Isaac discovers Lewis hasn't been working at Halecot Farm.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min
April 27, 2016 27 April 1916 - Johnnie Marshall
On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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?
13 min
April 26, 2016 26 April 1916 - Emily Colville
On this day in 1916 the Conference of the Independent Labour Party resolved that 'socialists of all nations should refuse support to every war entered into by any government.' And in Ashburton, Emily is losing her resolve under Edwin's spell.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
13 min
April 25, 2016 25 April 1916 - Adam Wilson
On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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?
13 min
April 22, 2016 22 April 1916 - William Fulford
On this day in 1916, Emmeline Pankhurst condemned her daughter Sylvia's involvement in an anti-conscription rally, and in Ashburton, William Fulford too is at odds with his parents.
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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?
12 min
April 21, 2016 21 April 1916 - Tobias Holden
On this day in 1916, a British naval patrol intercepted Sir Roger Casement bringing munitions to Ireland, and Tobias Holden tries to mend bridges.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
13 min
April 20, 2016 20 April 1916 - Elspeth Taverner
On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the Prime Minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
13 min
April 20, 2016 20 April 1916 - Elspeth Tavener
On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the Prime Minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
SECRET SHAKESPEARE - Did you spot them?
A quote is hidden in each episode of 2016. If you discover one, tweet it using #BBCHomeFront.
13 min
April 19, 2016 19 April 1916 - Rose Fairweather
On this day in 1916, the Western Times announced that two British Officers had escaped from POW camp, and Rose Fairweather feels trapped on Blackfold farm.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
13 min
April 18, 2016 18 April 1916 - Emily Colville
On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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?
13 min

About Home Front

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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.