18 April 1916 - Emily Colville
On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.
On this day in 1916, dissent divided the cabinet over the extension of conscription, while in Ashburton Emily Colville faces unexpected hostility.
Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: 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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Emily is the daughter of Lord Colville of Engleby Hall.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Emily Colville | Scarlett Brookes |
| Carslake | Stephen Tomlin |
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Edwin Lloyd | Finn den Hertog |
| Marcus Goodridge | Max Bennett |
| Mother | Helen Clapp |
| Old Woman | Susan Jameson |
| Writer | Lucy Catherine |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 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.
