Still home alone, the young people go hungry, having spent all the money. For her own secret purpose, Elektra takes advantage of the ensuing fallout.
Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point.
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 17: 9-13 February 1915
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
The mayor of Tynemouth honours the first local soldier to be awarded a VC, and Edie shares the town's excitement. Show more
Home Front
4 March 1915 - Robert Lyle
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
The harmony of Robert's home life is threatened when he intervenes to help Davy's little boy. Show more
Home Front
6 March 1915 - Esther O'Leary
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
Esther loves her new job, scavenging in Tynemouth, and is delighted to see her dad there. Show more
Home Front
19 March 1915 - Joyce Lyle
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 4 months
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor Hell a fury like Joyce Lyle scorned. Show more
Home Front
12 February 1915 - Esther O'Leary
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
Councillor Maud Burnett's controversial scheme is gathering pace. Show more
Home Front
23 March 1915 - Luke Lyle
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 4 months
Joyce confronts two of her demons. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 22: 16-20 March 1915
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Some terrible truths and some exotic flotsam wash up on Long Sands. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 20: 2-6 March 1915
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain, and for reasons of their own, our characters begin to feel hemmed in. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 23: 23-27 March 1915
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Amid appeals for more women to join the workforce, Marshalls loses two of its best employees. Show more
Home Front
27 February 1915 - Robert O'Leary
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 months
Robert's careful equilibrium is shaken. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 19: 23-27 February 1915
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Lunatic asylums are being commandeered by the government for use as military hospitals, and Robert's careful equilibrium is shaken. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 21: 9-13 March 1915
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle draws to a close while the men at Marshalls spoil for a fight. Show more
Unexpectedly finding themselves home alone, the Young People jump on the chance to be free... with disastrous consequences. Feature-length series opener. Show more