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8 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1916, an escaped German POW was recaptured, and Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero.

On this day in 1916, an escaped German POW was re-captured, and Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero.

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

SECRET SHAKESPEARE
A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each 91热爆 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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11 minutes

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Fri 8 Apr 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Alexander Gidley Matthew Beard
Cora Gidley Joanna Monro
Cyrus Colville Anton Lesser
Hector Gidley Brian Protheroe
Primrose Rutter Jade Matthew
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
Martin Ogden Jamie Wilkes
Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director Jessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Apr 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

The Characters

Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of 91热爆 Front.

Podcast

  • 91热爆 Front

    Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.