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29 August 1916 - Alec Poole

Paul von Hindenberg becomes German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.

On this day in 1916, Paul von Hindenberg became German Chief of Staff, and in Folkestone, Alec Poole's loyalties are stretched.

Written by Shaun McKenna
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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11 minutes

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Mon 29 Aug 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Adam Wilson Billy Kennedy
William Hall James Lailey
Bill Macknade Ben Crowe
Howard Argent Gunnar Cauthery
Dorothea Winwood Rachel Shelley
Albert Wilson Lee Ross
Frank Smith Paul Rider
Writer Shaun McKenna
Director Allegra McIlroy

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  • Mon 29 Aug 2016 12:04
    91热爆 Radio 4

The Characters

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.