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“An amazing achievement, taken as a whole. Rich with historical content, character development and fascinating stories true to the World War I era. Listen in order to follow the life stories of the many characters and enjoy!”
Edna Millay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/21
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“I listened to the 4 years when originally broadcast and have just listed to the last two years again, I love it is by far the best series maybe even better than the Archers !”
Wakeys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/21
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“Do yourself a favor and just listen to this radio drama. The sound production values are as high as they get and it’s filled with great very expressive voice actors.”
AspiringStraightShooter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/20
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“I am going to be so lost and sad without this series
I just listened to it all day long and even in bed with my earphones on
Simply real human experiences told from the heart no matter what century”
tulips2202 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/20
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“The Most wonderful Podcast I've listened too in all time! I only wish it could be repeated from the very first episode! Fantastic so wonderfully written!
With kind regards
Francesca strausfeld
an avid listener”Read full review »
By Sausage roll via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/05/20
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“It was amazing”
crazy music erson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/19
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“A brilliant piece of podcasting”
Tom the Driver via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/19
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“I have very much enjoyed listening to Home Front over the last four years. The acting and writing are both of a very high standard and the idea of following characters through such an interesting period of history has been both entertaining and educational. I am missing it already!”
Muse North Yorkshire via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/18
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“Thank you for a wonderful piece of radio that I’ve listened to since episode 1. I will miss the characters especially Adam Wilson played by Billy Kennedy and before that Leo Montague. A superb insight into life in the First World War and the Social changes happening at that time.”
AdnanRodbend via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/18
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“A wonderful ‘eye’ into the past, a time we shouldn’t forget. The broadcast made the time feel real and the characters so believable, I loved it!
Why not do a similarl thing set in WW11 ?”
Cumbrian farmer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/18
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“I’ve really enjoyed Home Front. The characters were engaging and the stories thought provoking. I shall miss hearing from wartime Folkestone. Thank you BBC”
TheFarmersWife via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/18
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“Have listened since day once and sobbed my eyes out during “A Fragile Peace”. Please listen to this from start to finish! So addictive, compelling and beautifully written with stories and characters you cannot help but form relationships with.”
HouseofMcSnouts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/18
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“I have enjoyed every episode of Home Front and have dreaded the 11th November 2018, knowing that would be the end of a wonderful, historic and warm drama. But what a way to go out and with the lovely soothing voice of Florrie. Thank you for Home Front, I will miss you dear friend”
carolchorleycurtis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/18
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“Have been listening since it started, fascinating to hear all the stories.”
RuthieVS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/18
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“Such a great programme i will really miss my daily history lesson. Such a personal extract in to the everyday lives of folk, it really helped me appreciate the pain that so many wife’s and mothers felt as their husbands and sons who went to war and never returned. It has educated me and made me...”Read full review »
tich 15 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/18
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“Excellent. Can’t wait to listen to the play. Just sorry it’s finished. Fragile Peace”
mali. 18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/09/18
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“Please don’t end Home Front! I’m going to miss those characters so much. I’m sure you could carry it on until it’s 100 years from the Second World War. We need to know how the social changes following the First World War affect all the families and how they deal with a return to war after only 20...”Read full review »
Caromun63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/18
“Stop cutting off your nose to spite your face BBC programme decision makers. This is an educational broadcast disguised as a drama. Exactly the same template in which The Archers was originally marketed.
Homefront is highly successful and popular with as many podcast subscribers as The Archers....”Read full review »
Harpoonist1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/18
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“As the end draws near I hope the production team are considering how to keep alive this concept of looking at world events from those who lived and survived on the periphery of the main stage. Fascinating and informative in equal parts. I will miss these characters immensely. Well done BBC.”
Coelha29 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/18
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“What will I do when this series ends later this year? I haven’t missed a single episode - it’s taught me so much about life at home during World War One, particularly relating to the roles of women and the appalling treatment of conscientious objectors. Brilliantly acted and superbly written....”Read full review »
Twittles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/18
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“I have loved following the stories in Home front. I’ve felt happy and sad and angry. Brilliantly written and performed Ive been touched.”
@Mermaid_nix via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/27/18
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“This has truly been one of my best podcasts of all time! So sad to hear that we are about to get to the last season ... it’s been a journey. One that I will keep reliving. Never shall I ever delete the episodes”
jonaochako via Apple Podcasts ·
Kenya ·
09/19/18
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“I’m still here and we’re approaching the end. This has been an excellent series and well-worth staying with for the last 4 years.”
Pudsey63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/18
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“If you have ever binged watched a TV box set this is the Podcast equivalent.... Downloaded just 3 to try it .... now addicted, great script and superb acting that really does pain images in your mind.”
peanutseller via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/18
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“I have been listening since 2014 and have been constantly amazed by the diversity of social issues raised by the series not to mention the sometimes melodramatic situations that the characters find themselves in. My hope is that the armistice In November will not see the end of the series as all...”Read full review »
Keith FP via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/18
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“I love this show, but I keep coming across episodes that are missing half of the show... getting hard to follow along with the missing sections...”
ZombiePlayer2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/18
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“I’ve been enjoying these amazing stories, only to find the ones I am now ready to listen to, are not available to download. It says temporarily however does not give any further info. Can someone please shed some light on why?”
Cant even pick a nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/18
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“I love this series, I have learnt so much and am so looking forward to learning more about Seale Haynes role in the war. I knew when I was there that the buildings had been used as a hospital and there were several photographs of it then. Hearing it mentioned a few series ago was amazing and...”Read full review »
Katyk78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/15/18
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“This is one of the joys of the day. The episodes are so well written that you become engrossed in the characters. The setting is excellent and never once do I doubt that they are not from 100 years ago.”
jason the bull via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/18
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“The download seems to have stopped. Is there a problem or is it finished?”
nanniecarol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/02/18
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“Compelling, informative drama that tackles some of the big issues in WW1. Characters are believable and the story lines are excellent. I love it!”
daxiefan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/18
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“Being a short drama, this can seem like a soap opera at times but if listened to from the beginning of the war, a flavour of what it might have been like during World War 1 for those still at home could be had. (The excellent Tommies gives an idea what it was like at the front.) But it can only...”Read full review »
RegB57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/18
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“Listening since the start, nearly,!! I’ll be sad when it ends when the wars over! Love it, learnt a lot and used info for kids homework!!”
tinafarm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/18
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“I’ve not missed 1 episode, truly amazing.
I’ve got to no the charterers inside out,love my drive home.
I have withdrawals when it goes off air, I have no idea what I’m going to do when it finishes 😢😢”
Cerysnb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/17
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“Having listened to every episode since the beginning I cannot fault the various storylines throughout and superb acting. All based on the First World War events and the trials and tribulations of the main character Kitty Wilson/Lumley her family and contemporary society.”
Brighttatty via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/17
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“Compulsive lisening - the best thing to come out of the BBC since the Great war itself. Inter woven story lines that use general facts from the time combined with ‘real’ character storiers.”
Neil Semaine via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/17
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“I have been listening to this series from the beginning and have thoroughly enjoyed every episode.
I particularly like the way that characters and situations encountered during the First World War are carefully and sensitively covered.
Congratulations to the makers of this programme. So...”Read full review »
Yosgil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/17
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“The storylines, characters & information relating the effects of the war are superb. I miss them when they break between series'. I have all the omnibus' saved and listen to them time & again. I love it, treat yourself.”Read full review »
JagoRay via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/29/17
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“I’ve been listening since the first episode and have not missed one since. A really gripping drama delivered with heartbreak and humour in equal measures.”
Gurty007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/17
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“Not missed an episode simply brilliant.”
carbisteve via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/17
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“A great piece of work. Written and acted excellently. Listening you really get a feel for the characters and their surroundings. The story's are a mixture of fact and fiction and are very authentic. The only downside is that there seem to be episodes missing from the downloads. Great job BBC.”Read full review »
Hayley'scomment via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/17
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“Amazing show”
yaxet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/17
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“This phenomenal show will hook you from the start and draw you into the world of England in the early 20th century during the First World War. The characters are engaging and their stories are absorbing; the production values couldn't be better. I can't recommend this show highly enough!”Read full review »
Florida recycler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/17
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“After two years of listening you guys have continued to impress me with a great historical podcast that keeps me eager for more. I am in America and I listen while on my commute to work. I love the history and the drama of your work. Well written and continues to stay on track while offering...”Read full review »
GerogeP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/16
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“I love radio drama and have listened to hundreds of shows. Home Front is the best show ever! Excellent acting, great writing and perfect sound effects make it perfect!! Thank you BBC Radio 4!!”
Jimyat11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/16
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“I have listened to this series via Podcast from day one The writing and production are excellent and all the characters come to life so well coupled with excellent sound bites that you feel captured in the moment.
My only criticism would be that it runs in series and you are never sure when one...”Read full review »
Mekeithnic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/15
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“I never miss Home Front, and when it's on a break I can hardly stand the wait. Yes I'm hungry for the drama and humour that exists in the everyday lives of the people of Folkstone, as they struggle on at home while their sons or daughters fight on the front or help run the field...”Read full review »
JanfromCan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/15
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“This podcast is so very well done, I can’t wait to get in the car and find out what else is going on! The writing is very good, the character development is amazing, The sound effects and voice acting is fabulous.
I encourage others who wish to do serial fiction podcasts to use this as the gold...”Read full review »
OTPMeg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/15
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