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25 April 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm.

On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

SECRET SHAKESPEARE
A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each 主播大秀 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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11 minutes

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Mon 25 Apr 2016 12:04
主播大秀 Radio 4

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Credits

Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
Dieter Lippke Felix Auer
Effie Taverner Lizzie Stables
Elspeth Taverner Kelly Williams
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Morris Battley Sean Baker
Rose Fairweather Helen Longworth
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director Jessica Dromgoole

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  • Mon 25 Apr 2016 12:04
    主播大秀 Radio 4

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  • 主播大秀 Front

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