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8 January 1916 - Ruth Billings

This day marked the ending of the Dardanelles campaign, as the last troops evacuated Gallipoli, and finds Ruth Billings cold and hungry, and unsure how to survive.

This day marked the ending of the Dardanelles campaign, as the last troops evacuated Gallipoli, and finds Ruth Billings cold and hungry, and unsure how to survive.

Written by Mike Walker
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole
Sound: Martha Littlehailes

SECRET SHAKESPEARE
A Shakespeare quote is hidden in each 成人快手 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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Fri 8 Jan 2016 12:04
成人快手 Radio 4

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Ruth Billings Katie Redford
Marion Wardle Laura Elphinstone
Bob Capeling Joe Sims
Max Davenport Trevor White
Margaret Bishop Catherine Bailey
Norman Harris Norman Baker
Alec Poole Tom Stuart
Madam Debra Baker
Soldier Caolan McCarthy
Soldier George Watkins
Writer Mike Walker
Director Jessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 8 Jan 2016 12:04
    成人快手 Radio 4

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