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On this day in 1916, the Western Times announced that two British officers had escaped from POW camp, and Rose Fairweather feels trapped on Blackfold farm. Show more
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On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the prime minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms. Show more
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On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm. Show more
11 minutes
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The Bishop of Liverpool tells conscientious objectors that they should leave the country if they refuse to fight, and the Wilsons prepare to leave Devonshire. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, the Union Jack was to be flown from every public building for Empire Day, and Dieter feels increasingly isolated. Show more
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On this day in 1918, a registry office for boy farmworkers opened in London, and in Devon, Hardy Walsh finds his work more of a challenge than he expected. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, Labour MP JR Clynes became Minister of Food Control in Lloyd George's coalition, while at Halecot farm, Dieter is going to bed after a hard night's work. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, British intervention in the Russian civil war led to the occupation of Archangel, while at Halecot Farm, Effie faces the grim prospect of reaping alone. Show more
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On this day in 1918, farmers were encouraged to apply for soldiers to help with the harvest, and on Halecot Farm, Effie resolves their labour problems. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week when President Wilson advocates the formation of an Association of Nations to ensure future peace, relations in Ashburton are very troubled. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week, in 1916, when reports reached Britain of a million Armenians massacred, the community in Ashburton find their world rocked by surprises. Show more
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On this day in 1916, Glasgow revolutionary John Maclean was imprisoned for breaches of the Defence of the Realm Act, and Adam Wilson finally meets up with an old friend. Show more
11 minutes
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President Wilson advocates the formation of an Association of Nations to ensure future peace, and at Halecot Farm, relations are troubled. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, Exeter celebrated Independence Day in honour of America, while on Blackfold Farm, international relations are less cordial. Show more
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On this day in 1918, the Board of Agriculture reported an increase in German PoW farm workers from 800 to 10,000, while at Halecot Farm, Elspeth has all the help she needs. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, newspapers reported the discovery in Chicago of an anarchist plot to assassinate the rulers of Europe, while at Halecot Farm, more old feuds are reignited. Show more
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, all men between 33 and 41 who had attested were called to report for service, and in Ashburton, Isaac discovers Lewis has not been working at Halecot Farm. Show more
11 minutes
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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. Show more
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For the first time, 18-year-olds can be called up for home service, and Hetty is in unforgiving mood. Show more
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Roger Casement is sent to Brixton Prison to await trial for treason, and at Halecot Farm, old loyalties are strained. Show more
