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Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.

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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Billy Kennedy

Felix Auer

Lizzie Stables

Kelly Williams

James Lailey

Mark Carey

Ami Metcalf

Sean Baker

Shaun McKenna

Allegra McIlroy

Home Front: 2 May 1916 - Adam Wilson

4 April 1916 - Isaac Cox (Season 7 start)

02/05/2016

2 May 1916 - Adam Wilson

BBC Radio 4 - Home Front, 2 May 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, a Zeppelin raid on the north east and southern Scottish coasts killed 36, and a letter arrives for Lewis Cox.

On this day in 1916, A Zeppelin raid on the north east and southern Scottish coasts killed 36, and a letter arrives for Lewis Cox.

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?

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