8 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley
On this day in 1916, an escaped German POW was recaptured, and Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero.
On this day in 1916, an escaped German POW was re-captured, and Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
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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Alexander is different from his two older brothers.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alexander Gidley | Matthew Beard |
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Cyrus Colville | Anton Lesser |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Primrose Rutter | Jade Matthew |
| Tobias Holden | Toby Bryant |
| Martin Ogden | Jamie Wilkes |
| Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
| Director | Jessica Dromgoole |
Broadcast
- Fri 8 Apr 2016 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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.
