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14 September 1916 - Kitty Lumley

On this day in 1916, a munitions factory in Essex exploded killing seven and injuring 72. In Folkestone, Kitty makes a painful decision.

On this day in 1916, a munitions factory in Essex exploded killing seven and injuring 72, and in Folkestone, Kitty makes a painful decision

Written by Mike Walker
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

Last on

Wed 14 Sep 2016 12:04
91热爆 Radio 4

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Credits

Kitty Lumley Ami Metcalf
Ivy Layton Lizzy Watts
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Florrie Wilson Claire Rushbrook
Crowd Member Nick Underwood
Writer Mike Walker
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Wed 14 Sep 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.