13 December 1916 - Marion Wardle
On this day in 1916, French President Briand dismissed Germany's peace offer, while in Tynemouth, Marion rekindles an old friendship, and builds a new one.
On this day in 1916, French President Briand dismissed Germany's peace offer, while in Tynemouth, Marion rekindles an old friendship, and builds a new one.
Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Marion Wardle | Laura Elphinstone |
| Edie Chadwick | Kathryn Beaumont |
| Jean Claude Lengela | Fiston Barek |
| Kitty Lumley | Ami Metcalf |
| Fraser Chadwick | Edmund Wiseman |
| Mr Peters | John Bowler |
| Writer | Sebastian Baczkiewicz |
| Director | Allegra McIlroy |
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- Tue 13 Dec 2016 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front.
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Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
