Home Front

On this day in 1916, Lloyd George revealed 'There is no end of the war in sight', and in Folkestone, Isabel Graham summons her resolve. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, an inquest in Paddington heard a charwoman was killed dusting an unexploded German shell on a mantelpiece, while at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, a small miracle occurs. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, a woman in London was charged with child trafficking, and in Folkestone, the Cavendish family face another parting. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, Combles and Thiepval fell to British troops, and in Folkestone, Esme Macknade has captured Oscar's interest. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, two Zeppelins were brought down in Essex, and in Folkestone, Dennis Monk is plagued by his own past. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, a German seaplane was spotted over Dover, and Hugh and Juliet Cavendish try to create a perfect day. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, the British Army took two lines of enemy trenches, and Dorothea deploys a surprise strategy for her father's memorial. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, the Bishop of London declared that 'shooting would be too good for' certain men and women walking around Piccadilly, and in Folkestone, Alec grows weary of his double life. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, the Times celebrated a boy scout whose information helped catch a spy and sink a submarine, and Florrie Wilson gets interesting news from Mrs Crayford. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, papers reported the successful first deployment of 'a new type of heavy armoured car' called a tank, which might change the course of the war, and in Folkestone, Maisie Harris is captivated by the Battle of the Somme film. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, the Prime Minister's son, Raymond Asquith, was killed in action, and in Folkestone Adam Wilson finds himself caught up in real war games. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, a munitions factory in Essex exploded killing seven and injuring 72, and in Folkestone, Kitty makes a painful decision Written by Mike Walker Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, the town of Tennessee publicly hanged Mary the circus elephant for the death of her trainer, and Lieutenant Cavendish faces Dr Argent at The Grand Hotel Written by Mike Walker Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

On this day in 1916, the papers revealed the arrest of an agent, in Rotterdam, for recruiting spies, and in Folkestone, Ivy Layton enlists a film projectionist. Written by Mike Walker Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, two people died by hand grenade in Glasgow, after a woman challenged a wounded ex-soldier to a fight, and Jessie and Adam enter a singing contest on the pier. Written by Shaun McKenna & Katie Hims Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, the Daily Mirror featured amputee soldiers fitted with new limbs, and Dennis Monk tries to re-enter Folkestone life. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, a repatriated prisoner of war reported German propaganda claiming the destruction of the Houses of Parliament by zeppelins, and the Winwood household is finally ready for some truths. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?

On this day in 1916, 80 men were detained as absentee conscripts after a raid on a boxing tournament at Woolwich Hippodrome, and Bill Macknade is back on fighting form. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, ambulance driver Dorothie Feilding was the first woman to be awarded a Military Medal, and Isabel's courage fails her. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

On this day in 1916, two cases of the plague were confirmed in Hull, and in Folkestone, a rumour begins to take hold. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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?