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29 August 1916 - Alec Poole
Paul von Hindenberg becomes German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.
On this day in 1916, Paul von Hindenberg became German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.
Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole
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?
Last on
Mon 29 Aug 2016
12:04
主播大秀 Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alec Poole | Tom Stuart |
| Adam Wilson | Billy Kennedy |
| William Hall | James Lailey |
| Bill Macknade | Ben Crowe |
| Howard Argent | Gunnar Cauthery |
| Dorothea Winwood | Rachel Shelley |
| Albert Wilson | Lee Ross |
| Frank Smith | Paul Rider |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Mon 29 Aug 2016 12:04主播大秀 Radio 4
The Characters
Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of 主播大秀 Front.
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主播大秀 Front
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
