4 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley
On this day in 1916, the papers reported the extension of conscription to include all men aged 18 to 41, and Alexander Gidley continues to face resistance at the quarry.
On this day in 1916, the papers reported the extension of conscription to include all men between the ages of 18 and 41, and Alexander Gidley continues to face resistance at the quarry.
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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Alexander is different from his two older brothers, Edmund and Rupert.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alexander Gidley | Matthew Beard |
| Clarence Ogden | David Sterne |
| Cora Gidley | Joanna Monro |
| Hector Gidley | Brian Protheroe |
| Ivor | Paul Burgess |
| Johnnie Marshall | Paul Ready |
| Pat McCrory | Jonny Holden |
| Primrose Rutter | Jade Matthew |
| Tobias Holden | Toby Bryant |
| Writer | Shaun McKenna |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcast
- Wed 4 May 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.
