Front

A special edition of Home Front, Radio 4's epic drama series marking the centenaries of the First World War.  It’s 10 November, 1919, a year and a day after the last episode, and Folkestone is preparing for the first Remembrance Day, and contemplating a new post-war world.  CastFlorrie Wilson  ..... Claire RushbrookAlbert Wilson  ..... Jamie ForemanKitty Lumley ..... Ami MetcalfVictor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Adam Wilson ..... Billy KennedyJessie Moore  ..... Lucy HutchinsonAlice Macknade ..... Claire Louise CordwellEsme Macknade ..... Katie AngelouGabriel Graham  ..... Michael BertenshawIsabel Summer ..... Keely BeresfordCharles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Ralph Winwood ..... Nick Murchie Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel DaviesBill Macknade ..... Ben CroweNorman Harris ..... Sean BakerMarion Wardle ..... Laura ElphinstoneEdie Chadwick ..... Kathryn BeaumontOther roles ..... Bea White, Rex Wood, Jonah Collingwood Harrold, Isobel Barry, Olivia Wales, Emma Handy, John Lightbody, Sean Murray, Ryan Whittle and Lewis BrayWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleProducer: Ciaran BerminghamAssistant Producer: Hannah RatcliffeProduction Coordinator: Sarah MorrisonProduction Management Assistant: Leanne AllenProduction Management Assistant: Graham EveleighSound: Martha LittlehailesComposer: Matthew Strachan

A special edition of Home Front, Radio 4's epic drama series marking the centenaries of the First World War. It’s 10 November, 1919, a year and a day after the last episode, and Folkestone is preparing for the first Remembrance Day, and contemplating a new post-war world. Cast Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Alice Macknade ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Isabel Summer ..... Keely Beresford Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Ralph Winwood ..... Nick Murchie Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Other roles ..... Bea White, Rex Wood, Jonah Collingwood Harrold, Isobel Barry, Olivia Wales, Emma Handy, John Lightbody, Sean Murray, Ryan Whittle and Lewis Bray Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Producer: Ciaran Bermingham Assistant Producer: Hannah Ratcliffe Production Coordinator: Sarah Morrison Production Management Assistant: Leanne Allen Production Management Assistant: Graham Eveleigh Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan

Home Front: A Fragile Peace

On this day in 1918, the German Kaiser was forced to abdicate, and in Folkestone, the Wilsons face an uncertain future.CastKitty ..... Ami MetcalfAlbert ..... Jamie Foreman Daniel ..... Jonathan BaileyFlorrie ..... Claire RushbrookJack ..... Ashley KumarNorman ..... Sean BakerPeter ..... Bea White Victor ..... Joel MacCormack Written by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, the German Kaiser was forced to abdicate, and in Folkestone, the Wilsons face an uncertain future. Cast Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Albert ..... Jamie Foreman Daniel ..... Jonathan Bailey Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook Jack ..... Ashley Kumar Norman ..... Sean Baker Peter ..... Bea White Victor ..... Joel MacCormack Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

9 November 1918 - Kitty Lumley

Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Church of England created a fund for Spiritual Reconstruction after the war, and in Folkestone, Johnnie is feeling dispirited.  CastJohnnie ..... Paul Ready Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Albert ..... Jamie Foreman Alice ..... Claire Louise CordwellBill ..... Ben CroweCharles ..... Rufus WrightCressida ..... Bettrys Jones Gabriel ..... Michael BertenshawIsabel ..... Keely BeresfordKitty ..... Ami MetcalfPeter ..... Bea White Phyllis ..... Christine AbsalomValentine ..... Nick UnderwoodOperator ..... Emma HandyWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, the Church of England created a fund for Spiritual Reconstruction after the war, and in Folkestone, Johnnie is feeling dispirited. Cast Johnnie ..... Paul Ready Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Albert ..... Jamie Foreman Alice ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Bill ..... Ben Crowe Charles ..... Rufus Wright Cressida ..... Bettrys Jones Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Isabel ..... Keely Beresford Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Peter ..... Bea White Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Valentine ..... Nick Underwood Operator ..... Emma Handy Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

8 November 1918 - Johnnie Marshall

Ralph Winwood

On this day in 1918, the military situation in Germany was becoming desperate, while in Folkestone, Ralph Winwood deals with despair on the Home Front.CastRalph ..... Nicholas MurchieAdam ..... Billy Kennedy Alec ..... Tom StuartCharles ..... Rufus WrightDorothea ..... Rachel Shelley	Isabel ..... Keely BeresfordOlive ..... Rhiannon NeadsWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, the military situation in Germany was becoming desperate, while in Folkestone, Ralph Winwood deals with despair on the Home Front. Cast Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie Adam ..... Billy Kennedy Alec ..... Tom Stuart Charles ..... Rufus Wright Dorothea ..... Rachel Shelley	 Isabel ..... Keely Beresford Olive ..... Rhiannon Neads Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

7 November 1918 - Ralph Winwood

Gabriel Graham

On this day in 1918, the revolutionary movement that began in Kiel spread to the whole of Germany, while in Folkestone, Gabriel takes part in a small insurrection.CastGabriel ..... Michael BertenshawAdeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Cressida ..... Bettrys Jones Eric ..... Paul RainbowEsme ..... Katie AngelouForrester ..... Nigel HastingsHilary ..... Craige Els Johnnie ..... Paul Ready Nell ..... Alice St Clair Norman ..... Sean BakerPhyllis ..... Christine AbsalomSylvia ..... Joanna DavidWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, the revolutionary movement that began in Kiel spread to the whole of Germany, while in Folkestone, Gabriel takes part in a small insurrection. Cast Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Cressida ..... Bettrys Jones Eric ..... Paul Rainbow Esme ..... Katie Angelou Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Hilary ..... Craige Els Johnnie ..... Paul Ready Nell ..... Alice St Clair Norman ..... Sean Baker Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Sylvia ..... Joanna David Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

6 November 1918 - Gabriel Graham

On this day in 1918, terms for the Armistice were agreed upon by the Allies at Versailles, and in Folkestone, it appears that Bill’s ceasefire has been a fragile affair.CastAlice ..... Claire Louise CordwellBill ..... Ben CroweEsme ..... Katie AngelouNorman ..... Sean BakerWalter ..... Joseph Kloska Ryan ..... Ryan Whittle Roy ..... Nathan NolanWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, terms for the Armistice were agreed upon by the Allies at Versailles, and in Folkestone, it appears that Bill’s ceasefire has been a fragile affair. Cast Alice ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Bill ..... Ben Crowe Esme ..... Katie Angelou Norman ..... Sean Baker Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Ryan ..... Ryan Whittle Roy ..... Nathan Nolan Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

5 November 1918 - Alice Macknade

On this day in 1918, German troops withdrew from Serbia, and in Folkestone, Marion desperately doesn’t want Edie to leave her.   CastMarion ..... Laura ElphinstoneDilys ..... Ellie PiercyEdie ..... Kathryn BeaumontMrs Edkins ..... Rachel DaviesKitty ..... Ami MetcalfRay ..... Isabel BarryStella ..... Olivia WalesWritten by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, German troops withdrew from Serbia, and in Folkestone, Marion desperately doesn’t want Edie to leave her. Cast Marion ..... Laura Elphinstone Dilys ..... Ellie Piercy Edie ..... Kathryn Beaumont Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Ray ..... Isabel Barry Stella ..... Olivia Wales Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

2 November 1918 - Marion Wardle

On this day in 1918, details of a scheme for an Empire War Memorial were published, and in Folkestone, Adeline has a day to remember. CastAdeline ..... Helen SchlesingerJuliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Nell ..... Alice St ClairSilas ..... Shaun DooleyWalter ..... Joseph KloskaWritten by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, details of a scheme for an Empire War Memorial were published, and in Folkestone, Adeline has a day to remember. Cast Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Nell ..... Alice St Clair Silas ..... Shaun Dooley Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

1 November 1918 - Adeline Lumley

Dorothea Winwood

On this day in 1918, Turkey surrendered unconditionally, and hostilities ceased at noon, while in Folkestone, Elizabeth still has some fight in her.CastDorothea ..... Rachel ShelleyElizabeth ..... Kika MarkhamHoward ..... Gunnar CautheryRalph ..... Nicholas MurchieViraj ..... Liam Lau FernadezMrs Hindell ..... Susie RiddellGuard ..... Lewis BrayWritten by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, Turkey surrendered unconditionally, and hostilities ceased at noon, while in Folkestone, Elizabeth still has some fight in her. Cast Dorothea ..... Rachel Shelley Elizabeth ..... Kika Markham Howard ..... Gunnar Cauthery Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie Viraj ..... Liam Lau Fernadez Mrs Hindell ..... Susie Riddell Guard ..... Lewis Bray Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

31 October 1918 - Dorothea Winwood

Juliet Cavendish

On this day in 1918, Lord Beaverbrook resigned as Minister for Information, and in Folkestone, Juliet is still chewing over the events of last week.CastJuliet ..... Lizzie BourneAdeline ..... Helen SchlesingerConnie ..... Darcey BrownDicky ..... Roy HuddGrace ..... Grace DohertyIsabel ..... Keely BeresfordSylvia ..... Joanna DavidWalter ..... Joseph KloskaWritten by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1918, Lord Beaverbrook resigned as Minister for Information, and in Folkestone, Juliet is still chewing over the events of last week. Cast Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Connie ..... Darcey Brown Dicky ..... Roy Hudd Grace ..... Grace Doherty Isabel ..... Keely Beresford Sylvia ..... Joanna David Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

30 October 1918 - Juliet Cavendish

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.

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Home Front

On this day in 1918, British and Arab troops, joined by T.E. Lawrence, occupied Damascus, while at Keeper’s Lodge, Adeline has a moment of sudden realisation.CastAdeline ..... Helen SchlesingerEleanor ….. Aimee-Ffion EdwardsAnnie ..... Kathleen CranhamSophie ….. Abbie Andrews Nell ..... Alice St ClairPhyllis ..... Christine AbsalomSilas ..... Shaun DooleyWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Ciaran BerminghamSound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1918, British and Arab troops, joined by T.E. Lawrence, occupied Damascus, while at Keeper’s Lodge, Adeline has a moment of sudden realisation. Cast Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Eleanor ….. Aimee-Ffion Edwards Annie ..... Kathleen Cranham Sophie ….. Abbie Andrews Nell ..... Alice St Clair Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Silas ..... Shaun Dooley Written by Katie Hims Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

1 October 1918 – Adeline Lumley

Edgar Bates

On this day in 1916, Newcastle papers condemned German use of "Belgian slavery", and at The Examiner, Edgar Bates' new reporter is not what he'd been expecting.Written by Sebastian BaczkiewiczDirected by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, Newcastle papers condemned German use of "Belgian slavery", and at The Examiner, Edgar Bates' new reporter is not what he'd been expecting. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

16 December 1916 - Edgar Bates

Ivy Layton

On this day in 1916, the papers revealed the arrest of an agent, in Rotterdam, for recruiting spies, and in Folkestone, Ivy Layton enlists a film projectionist.Written by Mike WalkerDirected by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica DromgooleSECRET SHAKESPEAREA 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?

On this day in 1916, the papers revealed the arrest of an agent, in Rotterdam, for recruiting spies, and in Folkestone, Ivy Layton enlists a film projectionist. Written by Mike Walker 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?

12 September 1916 - Ivy Layton

Alan Lowther

On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides.Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1917, German forces regained lost ground from Russia in an offensive near Riga, while in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is besieged from all sides. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

24 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

On this day in 1916, Lloyd George revealed 'There is no end of the war in sight', and in Folkestone, Isabel Graham summons her resolve.Written by Sebastian BaczkiewiczDirected by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, Lloyd George revealed 'There is no end of the war in sight', and in Folkestone, Isabel Graham summons her resolve. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

29 September 1916 - Isabel Graham

On this day in 1918, a man received £75 damages from the man who seduced his daughter, and in Folkestone, Kitty determines to lead a less selfish life.Written by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, a man received £75 damages from the man who seduced his daughter, and in Folkestone, Kitty determines to lead a less selfish life. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

26 April 1918 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1918, Lord Crewe presented 53 humble working Londoners with OBE's, while in Folkestone, Jeanie Jones, a working girl, is given in death all the respect she was denied in life. Written by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, Lord Crewe presented 53 humble working Londoners with OBE's, while in Folkestone, Jeanie Jones, a working girl, is given in death all the respect she was denied in life. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

27 April 1918 - Isabel Graham

On this day in 1918, the German Army claimed 6,000 prisoners at the second battle of Kemmel, while in Folkestone, Edie and Dilys feel trapped in different ways.Written by Sarah DanielsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, the German Army claimed 6,000 prisoners at the second battle of Kemmel, while in Folkestone, Edie and Dilys feel trapped in different ways. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

25 April 1918 - Edie Chadwick

Elizabeth Chance

On this day in 1916, a repatriated prisoner of war reported German propaganda claiming the destruction of the Houses of Parliament by zeppelins, and the Winwood household is finally ready for some truths.Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha LittlehailesSECRET SHAKESPEAREA 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?

On this day in 1916, a repatriated prisoner of war reported German propaganda claiming the destruction of the Houses of Parliament by zeppelins, and the Winwood household is finally ready for some truths. Written by Shaun McKenna 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?

7 September 1916 - Elizabeth Chance

Effie Taverner

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 DanielsDirected by Ciaran BerminghamEditor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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.

2 August 1918 - Effie Taverner

Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs. Written by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

19 July 1918 - Elspeth Taverner

On this day in 1918, the Tsar of Russia and his family were executed in Ekaterinburg, while in Devon, the Graham family are reunited.Written by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, the Tsar of Russia and his family were executed in Ekaterinburg, while in Devon, the Graham family are reunited. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

17 July 1918 - Isabel Graham

Dennis Monk

On this day in 1916, the Daily Mirror featured amputee soldiers fitted with new limbs, and Dennis Monk tries to re-enter Folkestone life. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, the Daily Mirror featured amputee soldiers fitted with new limbs, and Dennis Monk tries to re-enter Folkestone life. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

8 September 1916 - Dennis Monk

On this day in 1918, it was reported that Benjamin Tillett MP described the country as 98% anti-German, while in Devon, Kitty is called out in the middle of the night to see Dieter. Written by Katie HimsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1918, it was reported that Benjamin Tillett MP described the country as 98% anti-German, while in Devon, Kitty is called out in the middle of the night to see Dieter. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

20 July 1918 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1917, Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop shot down three German planes on a solo flight behind enemy lines, and in Folkestone, Dorothea Winwood's on a mission for the truth. Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles GibbsOrgan ..... David SmithConductor ..... Sam EvansWritten by Katie HimsDirected by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1917, Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop shot down three German planes on a solo flight behind enemy lines, and in Folkestone, Dorothea Winwood's on a mission for the truth. Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs Organ ..... David Smith Conductor ..... Sam Evans Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

2 June 1917 - Dorothea Winwood

On this day in 1916, Rasputin was assassinated in Russia, while in Tynemouth DR Walker discovers an unexpected ally.Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica DromgooleSECRET SHAKESPEAREA 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?

On this day in 1916, Rasputin was assassinated in Russia, while in Tynemouth DR Walker discovers an unexpected ally. 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?

29 December 1916 - DR Walker

Phyllis Marshall

On this day in 1917, the Ministry of Munitions met unions in London to discuss pay and in Tynemouth, Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors. Written by Claudine ToutoungiDirected by Jessica DromgooleSound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1917, the Ministry of Munitions met unions in London to discuss pay and in Tynemouth, Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors. Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

2 January 1917 - Phyllis Marshall

Howard Argent

On this day in 1917, Pope Benedict XV issued a Peace Note to the warring nations, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent plays mediator.Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

On this day in 1917, Pope Benedict XV issued a Peace Note to the warring nations, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent plays mediator. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

14 August 1917 - Howard Argent

Geoffrey Marshall

On this day in 1916, Germany offered peace terms to the Allies via neutral America, and in Tynemouth, Geoffrey Marshall builds a new alliance with a New York steel magnate.Written by Sebastian BaczkiewiczDirected by Allegra McIlroySound: Martha LittlehailesEditor: Jessica DromgooleNOTESSeason 9 of Home Front (Foreign Bodies) opens shortly after the Somme, on the day a war-weary Germany made a peace offer to the Allies via neutral America - an offer treated with suspicion by Lloyd George's new Government, formed only the day before.After two and a half years of war, and against a backdrop of the British Empire Union's "Intern Them All" rallies, anxieties about foreigners were beginning to simmer ever closer to the surface across Britain. There were real fears of a "hidden hand", networks of "Hunnish" sympathisers going up to the highest level of Government, with an agenda to destroy the country from within. Newspapers and politicians called for public lists of both naturalised and unnaturalised "aliens", whose patriotism was constantly questioned. In Tyneside, a crucible of foreign sailors, munitions factories and a tradition of dissent, paranoia about foreign bodies was most keenly felt.Season 9 of Home Front is story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (PILGRIM, MR RAINBOW) and written by Sarah Daniels (THE CAZALETS, EATING FOR ENGLAND), Katie Hims (MARTIN BECK, KING DAVID), Shaun McKenna (THE FORSYTES) and Claudine Toutoungi (SLIPPING).SECRET SHAKESPEAREA phrase is hidden in every episode in 2016. If you spot one, tweet it using #BBCHomeFront.

On this day in 1916, Germany offered peace terms to the Allies via neutral America, and in Tynemouth, Geoffrey Marshall builds a new alliance with a New York steel magnate. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole NOTES Season 9 of Home Front (Foreign Bodies) opens shortly after the Somme, on the day a war-weary Germany made a peace offer to the Allies via neutral America - an offer treated with suspicion by Lloyd George's new Government, formed only the day before. After two and a half years of war, and against a backdrop of the British Empire Union's "Intern Them All" rallies, anxieties about foreigners were beginning to simmer ever closer to the surface across Britain. There were real fears of a "hidden hand", networks of "Hunnish" sympathisers going up to the highest level of Government, with an agenda to destroy the country from within. Newspapers and politicians called for public lists of both naturalised and unnaturalised "aliens", whose patriotism was constantly questioned. In Tyneside, a crucible of foreign sailors, munitions factories and a tradition of dissent, paranoia about foreign bodies was most keenly felt. Season 9 of Home Front is story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz (PILGRIM, MR RAINBOW) and written by Sarah Daniels (THE CAZALETS, EATING FOR ENGLAND), Katie Hims (MARTIN BECK, KING DAVID), Shaun McKenna (THE FORSYTES) and Claudine Toutoungi (SLIPPING). SECRET SHAKESPEARE A phrase is hidden in every episode in 2016. If you spot one, tweet it using #BBCHomeFront.

12 December 1916 - Geoffrey Marshall (Season 9 start)

Cathy Lawrence

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 HimsDirected by Jessica Dromgoole.

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.

24 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence

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