Home Front:
Radio Series 2014-2018
A long-running drama serial tracking the fortunes of a group of characters on the home front as they try to maintain normality while Britain is involved in the First World War.
The episodes are generally 11 minutes long, M,T,W,Th,F, with the omnibus edition of 55m on the Friday evening. The programmes are complementary and completely unrelated to the episodes of "Tommies"; there are no links between the two series, other than the fact that (as far as is possible) each episode relates to what was occurring exactly one hundred years earlier, to the day. So the episode "4Jan17" refers to events on 4 Jan 1917 and was broadcast on 4 Jan 2017.
The episodes are listed in reverse chronological order, for ease of finding the most recent broadcasts. The Monday episodes are highlighted. Compiling the information is a big job; it will take a while.
If anyone involved in the series would like to write about it (or assist), please get in touch.
N.D.
THE EPISODES:
13Jan17 Alan Lowther
A new German peace note blames the Allies for the continued bloodshed. In Tynemouth, Alan struggles under his burden of responsibility. By CT, prod AM.
12Jan17 Marion Wardle
There are riots in Hamburg because of food shortages, and there is unrest on Tynemouth's streets. By CT, prod AM.
11Jan17 Laster Reed
An explosion at a New Jersey munitions factory raises fears of german saboteurs. Lester continues to point the finger at Tynemouth's enemies within. By CT, prod AM.
10Jan17 J.J.Saltz
The "Silent Sentinels" begin a suffrage protest outside the White House. In Tynemouth, Mr. Saltz feels insubordinate.
9Jan17 Anthony Yates
Tensions continue to run high at the munitions factory despite efforts to smooth the waters. By Claudine Toutoungi, prod. Allegra McIllroy.
6Jan17 Alan Lowther
British troops make a successful raid near Arras, taking over german positions. In Tynemouth, Alan is under attack from all sides. By CT,prod. JD.
5Jan17 Kenny Stokoe
The Hidden Hand Committee recommends giving the Home Secretary the power to revoke naturalization. In Tynemouth, Kenny's allegiances come under scrutiny. By CT,prod. JD.
4Jan17 Edie Chadwick
Russian battleship "Peresvyet" is hit by a mine and sinks. By CT,prod. JD.
3Jan17 Gabriel Graham
There is heavy German bombardment at Verdun, and the people of Tynemouth feel badly shaken. By CT,prod. JD.
2Jan17 Phyllis Marshall
Marshalls' munitions factory is busy with visitors. By Claudine Toutoungi, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
30Dec16 Lester Read
The Allies reject a peace proposal. In Tynemouth, Lester stirs up the fighting spirit. By SM, prod. AM.
29Dec16 D.R.Walker
Rasputin assassinated in Russia. Walker, in Tynemouth, discovers an unexpected ally. By SM, prod. AM.
28Dec16 Kitty Lumley
Chronic food shortages reported in Germany. It's not quite so bad in Tynemouth. By By SM, prod. AM.
27Dec16 Edie Chadwick
A local paper praises local munitionettes "invasion of man's vigorous pursuits" at a ladies' football match. The Marshall girls also say 'fiddlesticks to convention'. By SM, prod. AM.
26Dec16 Cressida Marshall
400 soldiers' children entertained at Windsor Castle, and at Marshall's factory, Boxing Day is festive too. By Shaun McKenna, prod. Allegra McIllroy.
23Dec16 D.R.Walker
Russian icebreaker, The St. Alexander, is launched lon the TYne, but it isn't the story Dilys wants to cover. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
22Dec16 Evelina White
The King reminds parliament "vigorous prosecution of war must be our sole endeavour". Evelina is determined to keep politics out of her toyshop. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
21Dec16 Marion Wardle
The Triple Industrial Alliance protests against the use of Chinese labour on ships without equal pay. There are grumbles in the Belgian colony in Birtley. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
20Dec16 Adeline Lumley
The German peace proposals are published in Britain. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
19Dec16 Alan Lowther
The Committee for the Relief of Belgians announces that 8 million envelopes will be left on British Christmas tables for donations/ In Tynemouth, Alan Lowther has a lot on his plate. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, prod. Jessica Dromgoole.
16Dec16 Edgar Bates
Newcastle papers condemn German use of Belgian slaves. At The Examiner, Edgar Bates' new reporter is not what he expects. By SB, prod AM.
15Dec16 Martha Lamb
The Women's Imperial Defence Council discusses fears of "the hidden hand", and at Marshall's factory, Martha Lamb is determined that the women's voices are heard. By SB, prod AM.
14Dec16 Lester Reed
Food Controller Lord Devonport says that rationing may become necessary. Meanwhile in Tynemouth, Lester is delighted with his lot. By SB, prod AM.
13Dec16 Marion Wardle
French President briand dismisses germany's peace offer. Meanwhile marion in Tynemouth rekindles and old friendships, and builds a new one. By SB, prod AM.
12Dec16 Geoffrey Marshall
Germany offers peace terms to the Allies via neutral America. In Tynemouth, Geoffrey builds a new alliance with a steel magnate. By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, ed. Jessica Dromgoole, prod. Allegra McIllroy.
