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12 April 1916 - Adam Wilson

On this day in 1916, Glasgow revolutionary John Maclean was imprisoned for breaches of the Defence of the Realm Act, and Adam Wilson finally meets up with an old friend.

On this day in 1916, Glasgow revolutionary John Maclean was imprisoned for breaches of the Defence of the Realm Act, and Adam Wilson finally meets up with an old friend.

Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz
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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11 minutes

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Tue 12 Apr 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
Dieter Lippke Felix Auer
Elspeth Taverner Kelly Williams
Gert Battley Maggie Steed
Man Richard Cotton
Woman Sarah Hannah
Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director Jessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Tue 12 Apr 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

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

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  • 91热爆 Front

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