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58 minutes
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In the week, in 1917, when America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, in Tynemouth, people are making small steps forwards. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places. Show more
44 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. A woman and her six-year-old granddaughter spend a summer on a tiny Finnish island. Sophia Jansson narrates. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, a woman in London was charged with child trafficking, and in Folkestone, the Cavendish family face another parting. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, a German seaplane was spotted over Dover, and Hugh and Juliet Cavendish try to create a perfect day. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, the French gained a mile of trenches at the Somme, and in Folkestone, Hugh Cavendish resists the incursions of Cecil Cameron. Show more
1 hour
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15,000 pilgrims gather at Lourdes to pray for the safe return of their fathers from war, and Juliet finds it hard to reconcile her delight and her fears. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, Prime Minister Ribot and the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread army mutinies, and in Folkestone, a traumatised soldier has the Grahams in disarray. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, the Tsar of Russia and his family were executed in Ekaterinburg, while in Devon, the Graham family are reunited. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, Polar exploration ship the Aurora was officially declared missing, and at Collingwood, Cressida Marshall remembers her late husband. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, plum pudding was made a regular ration for the troops for the first time, while in Collingwood, Sylvia wishes in vain for peace and goodwill. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, the German army was forced to retreat towards Épernay, while in Staverley Court, there's cause for celebration. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, and in Tynemouth, Cressida is making a small but courageous step forwards. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1917, ace British pilot Leefe Robinson was captured, and in Folkestone, Howard Argent happily surrenders. Show more
11 minutes
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A letter from Lloyd George exhorts the nation to watch the new film, The Battle of the Somme, and in Folkestone, the Grahams face an impossible situation. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, it was reported that a quarter of a million Americans had embarked for France, while in Staverley Court, all thoughts are on just one boy. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, the Franco-Swiss border was closed to contain the spread of Spanish Flu. But in Devon, the doors of Engleby Hall are opened to mark the first day of harvest. Show more
11 minutes
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Italy drives Germany back nine miles from Gorizia with 32,000 losses, and Juliet Argent faces losing her husband. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week in 1916 when the film The Battle of the Somme set box offices records for British cinema, extraordinary good fortune disrupts the lives of the Graham household. Show more
58 minutes
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The east and south east coasts are terrorised by air raids, and Folkestone seems brimful of secrets and lies. Show more
