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29 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley

General Townshend surrenders, ending the Siege of Kut, and in Deanscombe Quarry, Alexander gets his first taste of being foreman.

On this day in 1916, General Townshend surrendered, ending the Siege of Kut, and in Deanscombe Quarry, Alexander gets his first taste of being foreman.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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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Fri 29 Apr 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Alexander Gidley Matthew Beard
Cora Gidley Joanna Monro
Hector Gidley Brian Protheroe
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Moses Wickens Ben Callon
Pat McCrory Jonny Holden
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director Jessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 29 Apr 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

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