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6 May 1916 - Johnnie Marshall

Two conscientious objectors are arrested in Newton Abbot, and Johnnie Marshall is in pursuit of information.

On this day in 1916, two conscientious objectors were arrested in Newton Abbot, and Johnnie Marshall is in pursuit of information.

Written by Shaun McKenna
Directed by Allegra McIlroy
Sound: Martha Littlehailes
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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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11 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 May 201612:04
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

Johnnie MarshallPaul Ready
Alexander GidleyMatthew Beard
Elspeth TavernerKelly Williams
Hector GidleyBrian Protheroe
Isabel GrahamKeely Beresford
Kitty LumleyAmi Metcalf
Tobias HoldenToby Bryant
Wilfred TruscottStephen Tomlin
WriterShaun McKenna
DirectorAllegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Fri 6 May 201612:04
    BBC Radio 4

The Characters

The Characters

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

Podcast

  • Home Front

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