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26-30 September 1916

In the week, in 1916, when Lloyd George declared 'there is no end of the war in sight', in Folkestone, it is a week of parting and small miracles.

The final omnibus edition of Season 8: In the week, in 1916, when Lloyd George declared 'there is no end of the war in sight', in Folkestone it's a week of parting, and small miracles.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Story-led by Katie Hims
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Composer: Matthew Strachan
Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews.

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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58 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Dec 2016 03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

John Haste Sam Alexander
Esme Macknade Katie Angelou
Mr Castle Jason Barnett
Isabel Graham Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet Cavendish Lizzie Bourne
Howard Argent Gunnar Cauthery
Dolly Clout Elaine Claxton
Cristine Ysabelle Cooper
Alice Macknade Claire-Louise Cordwell
Bill Macknade Ben Crowe
Sylvia Graham Joanna David
Grace Cavendish Grace Doherty
Oscar Hendrickx Pierre Elliott
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Jessie Moore Lucy Hutchinson
Connie Cavendish Felix Lailey
Maisie Harris Cassie Layton
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Olive Hargreaves Rhiannon Neads
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Marieke Dupont Olivia Ross
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Mrs Burns Jane Slavin
Mrs Walsh Jane Slavin
Dennis Monk Sam Swann
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Edna Harris Lara West
Hugh Cavendish Alex Wyndham
Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Fri 30 Sep 2016 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 9 Dec 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 9 Dec 2016 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 10 Dec 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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