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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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Ami Metcalf

Toby Bryant

Felix Auer

Lizzie Stables

Keely Beresford

Nick Underwood

Sargon Yelda

Sarah Daniels

Jessica Dromgoole

Home Front: 9 May 1916 - Kitty Lumley

4 April 1916 - Isaac Cox (Season 7 start)

09/05/2016

9 May 1916 - Kitty Lumley

BBC Radio 4 - Home Front, 9 May 1916 - Kitty Lumley

The Summer Time Bill is introduced, and Kitty and Dieter get to make hay, metaphorically.

The Summer Time Bill is introduced to Parliament, and Kitty and Dieter get to make hay, metaphorically.

On this day in 1916, the Summer Time Bill was introduced to parliament, and Kitty and Dieter get to make hay, metaphorically. 

Written by Sarah Daniels
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?

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