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27 April 1916 - Johnnie Marshall

On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission.

On this day in 1916, Irish rebels stormed the town of Enniscorthy, and in Buckfast, Johnnie is a man on a mission.

Written by Lucy Catherine
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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

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Wed 27 Apr 2016 12:04

Credits

Role Contributor
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Hector Gidley Brian Protheroe
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
Dom Anscar Vonier Kenneth Collard
Councillor Ellis Stephen Tomlin
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director Jessica Dromgoole

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Apr 2016 12:04

The Characters

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

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