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On this day in 1917, the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted, proposing a German-Mexican alliance, and in Tynemouth, Sylvia Graham finds an unlikely ally. Show more
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In the week, in 1917, when America formally broke diplomatic relations with Germany, in Tynemouth, people are making small steps forwards. Show more
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On this day in 1916, the British took 200 yards of German trenches near Bazentin-le-Petit, capturing a machine gun, and Johnnie Marshall has a plan. Show more
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Final omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in the week in 1918 when Kaiser Wilhelm the Second said, 'We face, with firm confidence and an iron will, the year 1918.'. Show more
58 minutes
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The first omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when the Chinese Labour Corps set up camp in Folkestone. Show more
58 minutes
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The east and south east coasts are terrorised by air raids, and Folkestone seems brimful of secrets and lies. Show more
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On this day in 1917, funerals were held for another ten victims of the Folkestone air raid, and Jessie Moore confronts her loss. Show more
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On this day, four Germans were recaptured after attempting to escape a prisoner of war camp, and Isabel discovers Belgian refugees in Folkestone. Show more
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On this day, the Dublin police raided several houses, seizing arms and a printing press, and Isabel is unhappy witness to a raid on the Belgian restaurant. Show more
58 minutes
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In the week of the first concerted attempt to break the Siege of Kut, Folkestone's characters are all looking for release. Show more
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On this day, the Board of Agriculture issued a notice advising that convalescent soldiers could be used for farm work, and Isabel tries hard to find something for Cristine to do. Show more
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On this day, the siege of Kut al Amara entered its 63rd day, and Isabel finally finds a solution for the persistent young Cristine. Show more
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On this day in 1917, Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, and in Tynemouth, Cressida is making a small but courageous step forwards. Show more
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On this day in 1917, as the Times reported the fake news that the Tsar's daughter Tatiana was to visit America, Kitty Lumley is on the trail of her missing daughter, May. Show more
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On this day in 1917, the Women's Royal Naval Service was established, and in Tynemouth, Isabel Graham finds herself a bit out of her depth. Show more
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On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places. Show more
58 minutes
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The third omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities. Show more
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On this day in 1917, peace negotiations between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk, and at Collingwood too, relations are thawing. Show more
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The sixth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when negotiations for peace between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk. Show more
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On this day in 1918, it was reported that a 70-year-old former member of the Rifle Brigade had attempted to enlist, and in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is still holding on to the past. Show more
