5-9 September 1916

from Home Front - Omnibus · host BBC Radio 4

In the week, in 1916, when ambulance driver Dorothie Feilding was the first woman to be awarded a Military Medal, there are some lesser but notable firsts in Folkestone. Written by Shaun McKenna Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Story-led by Katie Hims Sound: Martha Littlehailes Composer: Matthew Strachan Consultant Historian: Maggie Andrews. SECRET SHAKESPEARE A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each Home 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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