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4 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley

On this day in 1916, the papers reported the extension of conscription to include all men aged 18 to 41, and Alexander Gidley continues to face resistance at the quarry.

On this day in 1916, the papers reported the extension of conscription to include all men between the ages of 18 and 41, and Alexander Gidley continues to face resistance at the quarry.

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

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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11 minutes

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Wed 4 May 2016 12:04

Credits

Role Contributor
Alexander Gidley Matthew Beard
Clarence Ogden David Sterne
Cora Gidley Joanna Monro
Hector Gidley Brian Protheroe
Ivor Paul Burgess
Johnnie Marshall Paul Ready
Pat McCrory Jonny Holden
Primrose Rutter Jade Matthew
Tobias Holden Toby Bryant
Writer Shaun McKenna
Director Allegra McIlroy

Broadcast

  • Wed 4 May 2016 12:04

The Characters

Set in Folkestone, Tyneside and Devon, meet the characters of 成人快手 Front.

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