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4 January 1916 - Dorothea Winwood

On this day, Lord Derby reported that over 650,000 fit single men had not offered themselves for service, and Dorothea Winwood is getting into the rhythm of work at the Bevan.

On this day, Lord Derby published a report that over 650,000 fit single men hadn't offered themselves for service, and Dorothea Winwood is getting into the rhythm of work at the Bevan.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

SECRET SHAKESPEARE
A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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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Sat 26 Mar 2016 03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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  • Dorothea, is a Volunteer Aid Detachment nurse at the Bevan Military Hospital.

Credits

Dorothea Winwood Rachel Shelley
Nell Kingsley Alice St Clair
Max Davenport Trevor White
Olive Hargreaves Rhiannon Neads
Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Bob Capeling Joe Sims
Margaret Bishop Catherine Bailey
Edie Chadwick Kathryn Beaumont
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Pigman Sean Murray
Writer Mike Walker
Director Jessica Dromgoole

Broadcasts

  • Mon 4 Jan 2016 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 25 Mar 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 25 Mar 2016 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 26 Mar 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front.

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