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Home Front

16 September 1916 - Norman Harris

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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On this day in 1916, papers reported the successful first deployment of 'a new type of heavy armoured car' called a tank, which might change the course of the war, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris is captivated by the Battle of the Somme film.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole Show less

Contributors

Norman Harris:
Sean Baker
Edna Harris:
Lara West
Maisie Harris:
Cassie Layton
Ivy Layton:
Lizzy Watts
Hilary Pearce:
Craige Els
Frank Smith:
Paul Rider

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