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Omnibus editions of the epic drama series tracking the fortunes 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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    • Nov 9, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    5-9 November 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 57:14


    Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.

    29 October - 2 November 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 56:47


    Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.

    22-26 October 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 56:48


    Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.

    15-19 October 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 56:52


    Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.

    8-12 October 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 56:50


    The third omnibus of Season 15, Onward, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when General Haig warned against false rumours of peace. Cast Isabel ..... Keely Beresford Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook Nell ..... Alice St Clair Alice ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Victor ..... Joel MacCormack Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Wolfgang ..... Atilla Akinci Esme ..... Katie Angelou Daniel ..... Jonathan Bailey Norman ..... Sean Baker Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Annie ..... Kathleen Cranham Bill ..... Ben Crowe Sylvia ..... Joanna David Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Ted ..... Jonny Holden Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Eric ..... Paul Rainbow Johnnie ..... Paul Ready Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Susan ..... Jane Slavin Arthur ..... Ryan Whittle Charles ..... Rufus Wright Grace ..... Grace Doherty Connie ..... Darcey Brown Isaac ..... Scout Ready Peter ..... Bea White Written by Shaun McKenna Story-led by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole

    1-5 October 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 56:44


    The second omnibus of Season 15, Onward, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when British and Arab troops, joined by T.E. Lawrence, seized Damascus. Meanwhile at Keeper’s Lodge, Adeline has a moment of sudden realisation. Cast Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Hilary ..... Craige Els Edie ..... Kathryn Beaumont Bill ..... Ben Crowe Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Sophie ….. Abbie Andrews Norman ….. Sean Baker Daniel ..... Jonathan Bailey Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Alice ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Annie ..... Kathleen Cranham Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Nell ..... Alice St Clair Silas ..... Shaun Dooley Eleanor ….. Aimee-Ffion Edwards Marion ..... Laura Elphinstone Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Dicky ..... Roy Hudd Walter ..... Joseph Kloska Victor ..... Joel MacCormack Mr Snook ….. Dominic Mafham Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie Harry ….. Sean Murray Dilys ..... Ellie Piercy Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook Alec ..... Tom Stuart Peter ..... Bea White Written by Katie Hims Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews

    24-28 September 1918 (Season 15 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 56:48


    The first omnibus of Season 15, Onward, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Allies launched their final, and decisive campaign on the Western Front. Adam, meanwhile, is on a mission to the harbour. Cast Adam ..... Billy Kennedy Isabel ….. Keely Beresford Phyllis ..... Christine Absalom Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook Victor ..... Joel MacCormack Sophie ….. Abbie Andrews Esme ..... Katie Angelou Norman ….. Sean Baker Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne Crew 1 ….. Lewis Bray Howard ..... Gunnar Cauthery Otto ….. Ian Conningham Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Sylvia ..... Joanna David Don ….. Christopher Harper Ted ..... Jonny Holden Jessie ..... Lucy Hutchinson Jack ..... Ashley Kumar Crew 2 ….. Liam Lau Fernadez Elizabeth ..... Kika Markham Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf Ralph ….. Nicholas Murchie Fisherman ….. Cameron Percival Valuer ….. Chris Porter Eric ..... Paul Rainbow Johnnie ..... Paul Ready Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger Nell ..... Alice St Clair Lilian ….. Alex Tregear Ivy ….. Lizzy Watts Arthur ..... Ryan Whittle Charles ..... Rufus Wright Peter ..... Bea White May ….. Jonah Collingwood Harrold Isaac ….. Scout Ready/Rex Wood Written by Sarah Daniels Story-led by Katie Hims Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews

    Home Front Omnibus returns 28 September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 6:35


    A preview of Home Front's fifteenth and final season with extra insights from its lead writer, Katie Hims.

    6-10 August 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 56:48


    Final omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in the week when thousands of soldiers were given agricultural furlough to help with the harvest. Cast Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Alexander Gidley ..... Matthew Beard Daniel Marriott ..... Jonathan Bailey Morris Battley ..... Sean Baker Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Mrs Beast ..... Kerry Gooderson Miss Millard ..... Emma Handy Cathy Lawrence ..... Debbie Korley Betty Newcombe ..... Annie McKenzie Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Lionel Summer ..... Geoffrey Palmer Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Teddy Lawrence ..... Florence Duncalf Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Musicians ..... Helen Longhurst, Gunnar Cauthery, Susie Riddell, Jonathan Bailey Written by Sarah Daniels Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    30 July - 3 August 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 57:10


    The seventh omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when Allied forces arrived in northern Russia to support the White Army. On Dartmoor, meanwhile, Ivan lends Primrose a helping hand. Cast Ivan Jackson ..... Lloyd Thomas Cathy Lawrence ..... Debbie Korley Emily Colville ..... Scarlett Brookes Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Hetty Cox ..... Adie Allen Daniel Marriott ..... Jonathan Bailey Morris Battley ..... Sean Baker Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Amos Rutter ..... Richard Cotton Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Moses Wickens ..... Ed Gaughan Ludwig Huber ..... Marcel Hagen Ailsa Goodman ..... Emma Handy Jocelyn Ogden ..... Christine Kavanagh Isaac Cox ..... James Lailey Cyrus Colville ..... Anton Lesser Rose Fairweather ..... Helen Longworth Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Primrose Holden ..... Jade Matthew Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Hardy Walsh ..... Damien Molony Robin Bowder ..... Sean Murray Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe Eli Lawrence ..... Michael Shelford Gert Battley ..... Maggie Steed Herald ..... Nick Underwood Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Grace Cavendish ..... Grace Doherty Written by Sarah Daniels Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    23-27 July 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 57:33


    The sixth omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when an outbreak of flu was reported at a PoW camp in Bramley, affecting a third of the 3,000 prisoners. Cast Emily Colville ..... Scarlett Brookes Cathy Lawrence ..... Debbie Korley Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Klaus Hofstadter ..... Atilla Akinci Hetty Cox ..... Adie Allen Daniel Marriot ..... Jonathan Bailey Morris Battley ..... Sean Baker Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Lauren ..... Lauren Cornelius Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Stallholder ..... Ryan Early Moses Wickens ..... Ed Gaughan Ludwig Huber ..... Marcel Hagen Isaac Cox ..... James Lailey Cyrus Colville ..... Anton Lesser Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Hardy Walsh ..... Damien Molony Mr Buckle ..... Sean Murray Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe Susie ..... Susie Riddell Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Eli Lawrence ..... Michael Shelford Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Bertram Colville ..... Nick Underwood Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Connie Cavendish ..... Darcey Brown Grace Cavendish ..... Grace Doherty Teddy Lawrence ..... Florence Duncalf Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Katie Hims Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    16-20 July 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 57:38


    The fifth omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000. Cast Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Klaus Hofstadter ..... Atilla Akinci Hetty Cox ..... Adie Allen Daniel Marriott ..... Jonathan Bailey Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Howard Argent ..... ..... Gunnar Cauthery Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Arthur Hurst ..... Mark Heap Isaac Cox ..... James Lailey Rose Fairweather ..... Helen Longworth Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Betty Newcombe ..... Annie McKenzie Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Dieter Lippke ..... Joe Sims Mrs Ferrier ..... Jane Slavin Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Connie Cavendish ..... Darcey Brown Grace Cavendish ..... Grace Doherty Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Katie Hims Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    9-13 July 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 56:47


    The fourth omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when the Russian Soviet Republic adopted its first constitution, containing the slogan 'He who does not work, neither shall he eat!'. At Halecot Farm, meanwhile, Dieter has been toiling all night. Cast Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Ivan Jackson ..... Lloyd Thomas Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Klaus Hofstadter ..... Atilla Akinci Daniel Marriott ..... Jonathan Bailey Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Amos Rutter ..... Richard Cotton Moses Wickens ..... Ed Gaughan Ludwig Huber ..... Marcel Hagen Arthur Hurst ..... Mark Heap Cathy Lawrence ..... Debbie Korley Isaac Cox ..... James Lailey Vernon Goodman ..... John Lightbody Rose Fairweather ..... Helen Longworth Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Primrose Holden ..... Jade Matthew Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Robin Bowder ..... Sean Murray Sid Butler ..... Nigel Pilkington Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Dieter Lippke ..... Joe Sims Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Clarence Ogden ..... David Sterne Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    2-6 July 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 57:11


    The third omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when the Allied countries launched an intervention into the Russian Civil War. Cast Klaus Hofstadter ..... Atilla Akinci Primrose Holden ..... Jade Matthew Morris Battley ..... Sean Baker Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Rose Fairweather ..... Helen Longworth Daniel Marriott ..... Jonathan Bailey Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Amos Rutter ..... Richard Cotton Moses Wickens ..... Ed Gaughan Ludwig Huber ..... Marcel Hagen Arthur Hurst ..... Mark Heap Jocelyn Ogden ..... Christine Kavanagh Isaac Cox ..... James Lailey Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Hardy Walsh ..... Damien Molony Cora Gidley ..... Joanna Monro Lionel Summer ..... Geoffrey Palmer Hector Gidley ..... Brian Protheroe Eli Lawrence ..... Michael Shelford Dieter Lippke ..... Joe Sims Effie Taverner ..... Lizzie Stables Gert Battley ..... Maggie Steed Ivan Jackson ..... Lloyd Thomas Elspeth Taverner ..... Kelly Williams Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    25-29 June 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 56:43


    The second omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon, in the week, in 1918, when the War Office called for 10,000 wounded, unfit and older men to help with the looming harvest. At Staverley Court, meanwhile, Hector and Cora receive a field postcard. Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    18-22 June 1918 (Season 14 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 56:44


    The first omnibus of Season 14, Needs Must When the Devil Drives, set in Devon in 1918, in the week that Viscount Grey published a pamphlet supporting President Wilson's proposal to establish a League of Nations. Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    Home Front - Omnibus returns on 22 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 3:56


    A preview of Home Front's penultimate season which is set in Devon. Its lead writer, Sebastian Baczkiewicz, gives an idea of what to expect.

    23-27 April 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 56:52


    Final omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in the week when a general strike was held in Dublin in protest against plans for Irish conscription. Cast Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Eleanor Tanney ..... Aimee-Ffion Edwards Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Rose Allatini ..... Phoebe Fildes Terence Wentworth ..... Jack Lowden Rev. Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Nell Kingsley ..... Alice St Clair Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    16-20 April 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 56:46


    The seventh omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when suffragist Nina Boyle claimed a 'moral triumph' after her nomination to run as an MP was rejected. Cast Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Private Royal ..... Luke Bailey Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Recruit ..... Ryan Early Waitress ..... Aimee-Ffion Edwards Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Sergeant Smith ..... Rupert Holliday-Evans Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Jeanie Jones ..... Kerry Gooderson Mr Baker ..... Clive Hayward Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Jack Wilson ..... Ashley Kumar Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Sergeant Caines ..... Nicholas Murchie Nora Thatcher ..... Chetna Pandya Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Lilian Pemble ..... Alex Tregear Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    9-13 April 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 56:44


    The sixth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when Maud Allen's production of Salome was cancelled following accusations of "moral perversity" involving 47,000 English traitors. Cast Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Rev. Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Constance Pettigrew ..... Phoebe Frances Brown Mickey Macknade ..... Reece Buttery Hugh Cavendish ..... Pip Carter Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton Annie Fear ..... Kathleen Cranham Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Rose Allatini ..... Phoebe Fildes Inspector Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Dicky Manchester ..... Roy Hudd Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Jack Wilson ..... Ashley Kumar Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Eric Morton ..... Paul Rainbow Emma ..... Susie Riddell Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Frankie ..... Jane Slavin Nell Kingsley ..... Alice St Clair Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Written by Lucy Catherine Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    2-6 April 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 56:48


    The fifth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Operation Michael came to an end. Written by Katie Hims Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    26-30 March 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 56:43


    The fourth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when footballer Walter Tull was killed in the Spring Offensive. Cast Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Ivy Monk ..... Lizzy Watts Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Hermione ..... Amber Aga Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Ray Wardle ..... Isabel Barry Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Constance Pettigrew ..... Phoebe Frances Brown Hugh Cavendish ..... Pip Carter Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Annie Fear ..... Kathleen Cranham Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Private Casey ..... Ryan Early Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Rose Allatini ..... Phoebe Fildes Dorcas ..... Georgie Glenn Inspector Forrester ..... Nigel Hastings Captain Morrison ... Clive Hayward Dicky Manchester ..... Roy Hudd Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Rev. Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Harry Toomer ..... Ian Masters Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Rev. Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Nell Kingsley ..... Alice St Clair Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Stella Wardle ..... Oliva Wales Fraser Chadwick ..... Edmund Wiseman Fryn Tennyson-Jesse..... Fenella Woolgar Written by Katie Hims Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    19-23 March 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 56:45


    The third omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the greatest German offensive began. Cast Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Otto Marx ..... Paul Chahidi Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliott William McGowan ..... Rupert Holliday-Evans Jeanie Jones ..... Kerry Gooderson Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Rev. Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Jack Wilson ..... Ashley Kumar Elizabeth Chance ..... Kika Markham Rev. Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Mr Snook ..... Carl Prekopp Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Katie Hims Story-led by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    12-16 March 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 56:43


    The second omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Times published details for women registering to vote for the first time. Cast Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Ivy Monk ..... Lizzy Watts Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Hugh Cavendish ..... Pip Carter Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton Carson Martindale ..... Stephen Critchlow Eleanor Tanney ..... Aimee-Ffion Edwards Constance Pettigrew ..... Phoebe Frances Brown George Tanney ..... Neil Grainger Terence Wentworth ..... Jack Lowden Rev. Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Nora Thatcher ..... Chetna Pandya Ruby Pearce ..... Katie Redford Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Nell Kingsley ..... Alice St Clair Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Captain Allen ..... Lloyd Thomas Lilian Pemble ..... Alex Tregear Fryn Tennyson-Jesse ..... Fenella Woolgar Peter Lumley ..... Beatrice White Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    5-9 March 1918 (Season 13 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 56:49


    The first omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Northern Lights aided a deadly air raid on the South East. Cast Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Private Sweeney ..... Ryan Early Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliott Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Private Brown ..... Clive Hayward Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Jack Wilson ..... Ashley Kumar Terence Wentworth ..... Jack Lowden Nora Thatcher ..... Chetna Pandya Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Joe Macknade ..... Lloyd Thomas Lilian Pemble ..... Alex Tregear Fryn Tennyson-Jesse ..... Fenella Woolgar Ray Wardle ..... Isabel Barry Stella Wardle ..... Olivia Wales Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    1-5 January 1918

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 56:42


    Final omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in the first week of 1918, when Kaiser Wilhelm the second declared, "We face with firm confidence and iron will the year 1918". Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews Home Front returns on 5 March with a new season set in Tynemouth.

    25-29 December 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 56:48


    The seventh omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when the first Ladies' international football match was played in Belfast. Cast Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Fraser Chadwick ..... Edmund Wiseman Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Joyce Lyle ..... Tracy Whitwell Alan Lowther ..... David Seddon Cressida Marshall ..... Isabella Inchbald Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Esther O'Leary ..... Anna Bolton Ethel Manning ..... Sophie Scott Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Gladys Lynch ..... Elaine Claxton Iris Reed ..... Charlie Hardwick Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Judith Turner ..... Kate Okello Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Duncan Chadwick ..... Mark Stobbart Matilda James ..... Hannah Wood Mhairi Marchant ..... Jane Slavin Peggy Tanney ..... Abbie Andrews Ronald ..... Bill Fellows Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Policeman ..... Shaun Prendergast Waiter ..... Charlie Clements Beatrice Marshall ..... Eviee Lavery Gussie Marshall ..... Grace Doherty Rosamund Marshall ..... Bea White Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    18-22 December 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 56:45


    The sixth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when negotiations for peace between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    11-15 December 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 56:42


    The fifth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when Crimea proclaimed its independence, as a secular Muslim state, advocating ethnic and gender equality.. Cast Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Iris Reed ..... Charlie Hardwick Fraser Chadwick ..... Edmund Wiseman Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Dilys Walker ..... Ellie Piercy Alan Lowther ..... David Seddon Charlie Long ..... Oliver Devoti Cressida Marshall ..... Isabella Inchbald Duncan Chadwick ..... Mark Stobbart Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Esther O'Leary ..... Anna Bolton Ethel Manning ..... Sophie Scott Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Judith Turner ..... Kate Okello Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Margaret Ainsworth ..... Susie Riddell Matilda James ..... Hannah Wood Maud Drummond ..... Vineeta Rishi Peggy Tanney ..... Abbie Andrews Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Trevor Lamb ..... Philip Correia Yates ..... Neil McCaul Peter Lumley ..... Bea White Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    4-8 December 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 56:40


    The fourth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when Jerusalem was surrendered to the British. Cast Duncan Chadwick ..... Mark Stobbart Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Joyce Lyle ..... Tracy Whitwell Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Fraser Chadwick ..... Edmund Wiseman Alan Lowther ..... David Seddon Esther O'Leary ..... Anna Bolton Ethel Manning ..... Sophie Scott Hannah O'Leary ..... Mia Bainbridge Iris Reed ..... Charlie Hardwick Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Joseph Fannon ..... Shaun Prendergrast Judith Turner ..... Kate Okello Kenny Stokoe ..... Dean Logan Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Matilda James ..... Hannah Wood Maud Drummond ..... Vineeta Rishi Peggy Tanney ..... Abbie Andrews Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Ray Wardle ..... Cleo Wealleans- Watts Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Stella Wardle ..... Morgan Armstrong Trevor Lamb ..... Philip Correia Written by Caroline Horton Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    27 November - 1 December 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 56:42


    The third omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities. Cast Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Iris Reed ..... Charlie Hardwick Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Bill McCracken ..... Caolan McCarthy Cressida Marshall ..... Isabella Inchbald Ethel Manning ..... Sophie Scott Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Eva Reynolds ..... Sophie Scott Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Kenny Stokoe ..... Dean Logan Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Matilda James ..... Hannah Wood Maud Drummond ..... Vineeta Rishi Molly Duckett ..... Victoria Bewick Peggy Tanney ..... Abbie Andrews Joyce Lyle ..... Tracy Whitwell Lad 1 ..... Edmund Wiseman Lad 2 ..... Philip Correia Stanley Hobbs ..... David Nellist Beatrice Marshall ..... Eviee Lavery Cristine de Groot ..... Ysabelle Cooper Gussie Marshall ..... Grace Doherty Peter Lumley ..... Bea White Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    20-24 November 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2017 57:17


    The second omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in the week, in 1917, when the Battle of Cambrai marked the first mass use of tanks. Cast Edie Chadwick ..... Kathryn Beaumont Sarah Illingworth ..... Naomi Frederick Marion Wardle ..... Laura Elphinstone Fraser Chadwick ..... Edmund Wiseman Lester Reed ..... Trevor Fox Alan Lowther ..... David Seddon Duncan Chadwick ..... Mark Stobbart Ethel Manning ..... Sophie Scott Iris Reed ..... Charlie Hardwick Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Joyce Lyle ..... Tracy Whitwell Judith Turner ..... Kate Okello Kenny Stokoe ..... Dean Logan Matilda James ..... Hannah Wood Maud Drummond ..... Vineeta Rishi Molly Duckett ..... ictoria Bewick Neil McCaul ..... Hodges Stanley Hobbs ..... David Nellist Trevor Lamb ..... Phillip Correia Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    13-17 November 1917 (Season 12 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 56:44


    The first omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week, in 1917, when the Finnish Parliament declared their independence from Russia. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Shaun McKenna Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    Home Front – Omnibus returns on 17 November 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 2:08


    The lead writer of Home Front's Season 12, Shaun McKenna, reveals what to expect as the drama returns to Tyneside where people are feeling giddy with possibility. In the shadow of the Russian Revolution, there is growing discontent amongst workers at the Marshalls munitions factory, while its munitionettes football team are on a winning streak.

    18-22 September 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 56:52


    The final omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the National Health Insurance Commission recommended free treatment for all invalided soldiers and sailors, and in Folkestone, Dorothea prepares for her first day back at the Bevan hospital. Written by Shaun McKenna and Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews Home Front returns on 13 November with a new season set in Tynemouth.

    11-15 September 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 56:44


    The seventh omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when Kerensky's provisional government proclaimed a Russian republic following Kornilov's failed coup. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    4-8 September 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 56:48


    The sixth omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in the week, in 1917, when the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread army mutinies. Cast Maisie Harris ..... Cassie Layton Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Mrs Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliott Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Chester Matthews ..... Samuel James Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Lily Mott ..... Sanchia McCormack Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Eric Morton ..... Paul Rainbow Hugh Cavendish ..... Guy Raunchey Johnnie Marshall ..... Paul Ready Pippa ..... Susie Riddell Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Edna Harris ..... Lara J West Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Connie Marshall ..... Darcey Brown Grace Cavendish ..... Grace Doherty Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    28 August - 1 September 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 56:47


    The fifth omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when Wilfred Owen wrote 'Many of us who came to the Hydro slightly ill are now getting dangerously well'. Cast Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Alice Macknade ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Joan Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Chester Matthews ..... Samuel James Maisie Harris ..... Cassie Layton Victor Lumley ..... Joel McCormack Lily Mott ..... Sanchia MacCormack Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Clemmie Crayford ..... Joanna Monro Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Jane Underdown ..... Susan Porrett Agnes Hemmings ..... Jane Slavin Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Ivy Layton ..... Lizzy Watts Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    21-25 August 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 56:33


    The fourth omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the French Army regained territory in a new offensive at Verdun. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Ciaran Bermingham Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    14-18 August 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 56:52


    The third omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon met in Craiglockhart Hospital. Cast Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw James ..... Charlie Clements Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Barman ..... Philip Fox Chester Matthews ..... Samuel James Maisie Harris ..... Cassie Layton Major Love ..... Simon Ludders Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Harry Pankhurst ..... Sean Murray Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Phillip Sassoon ..... Luke Newberry Anna White ..... Ellie Piercy Eric Morton ..... Paul Rainbow Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Edna Harris ..... Lara J West Connie Marshall ..... Darcy Brown Grace Cavendish ..... Grace Doherty Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    7-11 August 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 56:42


    The second omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in the week, in 1917, when many in Folkestone heard the explosions of an air raid on Dover, and watched 40 British planes encircle enemy aircraft over the channel. Cast Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Mrs Grimes ..... Amelda Brown Mr Williams ..... Charlie Clements Solly Joseph ..... Stephen Critchlow Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Silas Morrow ..... Shaun Dooley Chairman ..... Emilio Doorgasingh Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliott Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Mr O'Hare ..... Tom Forrister Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Horace Woods ..... Luke Newberry Marieke Argent ..... Olivia Ross Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Mr Grand ..... David Sturzaker Ivy Layton ..... Lizzy Watts Charles Summer ..... Rufus Wright Mathieu Argent ..... Bea White Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    31 July - 4 August 1917 (Season 11 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 56:47


    The first omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the battle of Passchendaele began. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    5-9 June 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 56:52


    The final omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when biggest man-made explosion in history removed Messines Ridge. Cast Eric Morton ..... Paul Rainbow Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Ralph Winwood ..... Nick Murchie Mrs Grimes ..... Amelda Brown Anna White ..... Amelia Lowdell Kitty Wilson ..... Ami Metcalf Maisie Harris ..... Cassie Layton Alice Macknade ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Reporter ..... John Bowler Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Joan Edkins ..... Rachel Davis Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Alfred Norris ..... Richard Curnow Eleanor Tanney ..... Sarah Ridgeway Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Wampach ..... Simon Treves Jane Underdown ..... Susan Porrett Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Peter Lumley ..... Bea White Written by Katie Hims Directed by Ciaran Bermingham & Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews NOTES: The next season (Season 11) focuses on Madness and Trauma, and is set in Folkestone from 31 July to 22 September 1917.

    29 May - 2 June 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 56:42


    The seventh omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the death toll from the Folkestone air raid reached 72. Cast Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Anna White ..... Amelia Lowdell Mildred Manchester ..... Annette Badland Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Bill Macknade ..... Ben Crowe Soldier ..... Charlie Clements Mabel ..... Chetna Pandya Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Sir Thomas Devitt ..... David Sterne Albert Wilson ..... Jamie Foreman Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Forsyth ..... John Dougall Mayor Stephen Penfold ..... John Woodvine Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Ruby Tulliver ..... Katie Redford Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne Ivy Layton ..... Lizzy Watts Mrs Riley ..... Lois Chimimba Claude ..... Luke Newberry Ralph Winwood ..... Nicholas Murchie Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Archbishop ..... Richard Curnow Dicky Manchester ..... Roy Hudd Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Cristine de Groot ..... Ysabelle Cooper 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 Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    22-26 May 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 56:42


    The sixth omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when Britain suffered its first ever airplane bombing raid. Cast Maisie Harris ..... Cassie Layton Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Eve ..... Amelda Brown Reg Roach ..... Arthur Smith Hilda Moore ..... Bella Hamblin Adam Wilson ..... Billy Kennedy Alfred Vane ..... Charlie Clements Switchboard ..... Chetna Pandya Alice Macknade ..... Claire Louise Cordwell Lady Penfold ..... Elaine Claxton Cynthia Hamilton ..... Fenella Woolgar Rob MacDonald ..... Finlay Robertson Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath Maggie Macknade ..... Hollie Thoupos Nancy Parker ..... Jane Whittenshaw Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Mayor Stephen Penfold ..... John Woodvine Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Edna Harris ..... Lara J West Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne May Arnold ..... Lois Chimimba Todd Merman ..... Luke Newberry Ralph Winwood ..... Nick Murchie Eric Morton ..... Paul Rainbow Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Olive Hargreaves ..... Rhiannon Neads Evelina White ..... Rosie Cavaliero Ernie Moore ..... Sean Connolly Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs Organ - David Smith Written by Sarah Daniels Singers conducted by Sam Evans Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    15-19 May 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 56:41


    The fifth omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when sugar queues were reported in London, with supplies believed to be at their lowest yet. Cast Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath Mildred Manchester ..... Annette Badland Reg Roach ..... Arthur Smith Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Alfred Vane ..... Charlie Clements Mabel Thatcher ..... Chetna Pandya Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton Cynthia Hamilton ..... Fenella Woolgar Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath Mrs Herrin ..... Georgie Glen Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger Maggie Macknade ..... Hollie Thoupos Nancy Parker ..... Jane Whittenshaw Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford May Arnold ..... Lois Chimimba Jessie Moore ..... Lucy Hutchinson Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Mrs Joan Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Evelina White ..... Rosie Cavaliero Dicky Manchester ..... Roy Hudd Mr Herrin ..... Stephen Critchlow Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Singers ..... Stephen Jeffes, Charles Gibbs Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    8-12 May 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 56:44


    The fourth omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the Stockholm Conference refused entry to anyone on the side of the German Imperialists Cast Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf Joan Edkins ..... Rachel Davies Ralph Winwood ..... Nick Murchie Cynthia Hamilton ..... Fenella Woolgar Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford Lilian Frost ..... Alex Tregear Mrs Grimes ..... Amelda Brown Reg Roach ..... Arthur Smith Switchboard ..... Chetna Pandya Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook Hilary Pearce ..... Craige Els Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack Forsyth ..... John Dougall Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska Ruby Pearce ..... Katie Redford Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne May Arnold ..... Lois Chimimba Nancy Parker ..... Jane Whittenshaw Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw Oscar Hendrickx ..... Pierre Elliot Dorothea Winwood ..... Rachel Shelley Evelina White ..... Rosie Cavaliero Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker Carson Martindale ..... Stephen Critchlow Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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    1-5 May 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 56:41


    The third omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the Archbishop of Canterbury warned, "when we come out of this war, we mean to come out with clean hands". Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    24-28 April 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 56:41


    The second omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the Food Controller's Wheat, Rye and Rice Restriction Order came into effect. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    17-21 April 1917 (Season 10 start)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 56:43


    The first omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the Chinese Labour Corps set up camp in Folkestone. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sarah Daniels Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

    30 January-3 February 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 56:47


    In the week, in 1917, when America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, and in Tynemouth, people are making small steps forwards. Written by Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews Note: This is the final omnibus of this season of Home Front, which returns to Radio 4 on 17th April 2017.

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