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26 December 1916 - Cressida Marshsall

On this day in 1916, 400 soldiers' children were entertained at Windsor Castle, and at Marshall's factory too, Boxing Day is a festive occasion.

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

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11 minutes

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Boxing Day 2016 12:04

Credits

Role Contributor
Cressida Marshall Bettrys Jones
Phyllis Marshall Christine Absolom
Adeline Lumley Helen Schlesinger
JJ Saltz John Guerrasio
Geoffrey Marshall Anthony Howell
Alan Lowther David Seddon
Lester Reed Trevor Fox
Iris Reed Charlie Hardwick
Edgar Bates David Sterne
Stanley Hobbs David Nellist
Writer Shaun McKenna
Director Allegra McIlroy

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  • Boxing Day 2016 12:04

The Characters

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

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