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16 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley

Three German steamers are torpedoed by Russian submarines, and in Staverton, Alexander Gidley is shaken by a letter from the War Office.

On this day in 1916, three German steamers were torpedoed by Russian submarines, and in Staverton, Alexander Gidley is shaken by a letter from the War Office.

Written by Richard Monks
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
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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Mon 16 May 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
Isabel Graham Keely Beresford
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
Writer Richard Monks
Director Allegra McIlroy

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  • Mon 16 May 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

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  • 91热爆 Front

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