Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th July | 20140710 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Suffragettes' protests disrupt the King's visit to Scotland. | |
| 11th July | 20140711 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 11th July: Crowds gather for the first London to Paris Air Race. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 12th July | 20140712 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 12th July: The Russian monk Rasputin is attacked. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 13th July | 20140713 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. The investigation into the assassination of Franz Ferdinand reports back to Vienna. | |
| 14th July | 20140714 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 14th July: The French parliament hears revelations that the military is short of arms. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 15th July | 20140715 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 15th July: Jean Jaur耀s calls for an international general strike in the event of war. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. Jean Jaures calls for an international general strike in the event of war. | |
| 16th July | 20140716 | A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 16th July: A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Executive Producer: Joby Waldman Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 17th July | 20140717 | Lloyd George warns of civil unrest among the Trade Unions and in Ireland. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 17th July: Lloyd George warns of civil unrest among the Trade Unions and in Ireland. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 18th July | 20140718 | Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 18th July: Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Executive Producer: Joby Waldman Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, , Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 19th July | 20140719 | The Royal Navy fleet gathers for a review by the King. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 1st August | 20140801 | The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 1st July | 20140701 | The Hungarian Prime Minister Istvan Tisza blocks immediate retaliation on Serbia. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 20th July | 20140720 | The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 21st July | 20140721 | The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 22nd July | 20140722 | The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 23rd July | 20140723 | Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 24th July | 20140724 | Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 25th July | 20140725 | Serbia responds to the ultimatum. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War. | |
| 26th July | 20140726 | The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 27th July | 20140727 | Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 27th June | 20140701 | 20140627 (R4) | The Archduke Franz Ferdinand is visiting Bosnia for military manoeuvres. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell Executive Producer: Joby Waldman Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. |
| 28th July | 20140728 | Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 28th June | 20140628 | The Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 29th July | 20140729 | The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 29th June | 20140629 | The government of Austria-Hungary debates how to react to the assassination in Sarajevo. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 2nd August | 20140801 | 20140802 (R4) | The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. |
| 2nd July | 20140702 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 2nd July: Gavrilo Princip confesses to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 30th July | 20140730 | The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 30th June | 20140630 | The Royal Navy makes a friendly visit to Germany. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 31st July | 20140731 | Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 3rd August | 20140803 | The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 3rd July | 20140703 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 3rd July: The funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Vienna. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 4th August | 20140804 | Britain declares war on Germany. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 4th July | 20140704 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914, including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 4th July: Tensions in Ulster over the British Government's plans for Irish home rule. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. The tensions in Ulster over the British government's plans for Irish home rule. | |
| 5th August | 20140805 | Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 5th July | 20140705 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 5th July: The Kaiser gives the blank cheque to Austria-Hungary. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 6th August | 20140806 | German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege, the first air attack on a European city. | |
| 6th July | 20140706 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 6th July: The Bishop of London opposes the forced feeding of suffragettes in prison. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 7th August | 20140807 | British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 7th July | 20140707 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. The University of London introduces a new course for immigrants on 'how to be English'. | |
| 8th August | 20140808 | The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace. The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio. | |
| 8th July | 20140708 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 8th July: Suffragettes protest about their treatment in prison. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. | |
| 9th July | 20140709 | The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women. 9th July: The British press is concerned about the effect of film cameras on daily life. Readings: Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore A Something' Else production for BBC Radio 4. |