12 February 1916 - Hilary Pearce
On this day a secret meeting of the Non-Conscription fellowship was held in Kentish town, while in Folkestone it's a day of celebrations.
On this day a secret meeting of the Non-Conscription fellowship was held in Kentish town, while in Folkestone it's a day of celebrations.
Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
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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Hilary is secretary to Councillor Gabriel Graham.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hilary Pearce | Craige Els |
| Ruby Tulliver | Martine McCutcheon |
| Laurie Pearce | Will Howard |
| Ivy Layton | Lizzy Watts |
| Roland Pemble | Jack Holden |
| Lilian Frost | Alex Tregear |
| Gabriel Graham | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Jessie Moore | Lucy Hutchinson |
| Ivor Davies | Alun Raglan |
| Clerk | Richard Pepple |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Fri 12 Feb 2016 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
The Characters
Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
